Rafa Benitez says he will not rush star striker Fernando Torres back into action despite Liverpool’s lack of goals in recent games.
The Reds have managed just two goals in their last four matches but can now call upon Torres again after the Spanish ace returned from injury as a late substitute in the goalless stalemate at Manchester City on Sunday.
However, Benitez insists he will slowly nurse the club’s leading scorer this season back into action as he does not want him to suffer yet another injury setback.
The Reds boss revealed Torres will again be a substitute in the Europa League second-leg clash in Romania against Unirea Urziceni on Thursday night, but it is hoped he will be able to select him from the start in Sunday’s home Premier League game with Blackburn.
Benitez said: “We decided to put him in the squad (against City) because he was training well last Friday. Now he can carry on and progress. He will be ready soon.
“We have to be careful because it has been a long time. Now it is a question of one step at a time.”
He added: “You cannot push him too hard because you could lose the player and it is not necessary.
“We will see how he progresses and we will decide each day.”
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