TORRES AND GERRARD INJURY UPDATE

Rafael Benitez today confirmed both Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard are back in light training at Melwood.

With both players facing a race against time to be fit for next weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester United, the manager has revealed they are each "ten to twelve days" away from a return to competitive action. Torres is battling to overcome a hamstring tear sustained against Aston Villa at the weekend while Gerrard is recovering from a minor groin operation. "Both players are now back jogging and will be out for ten to twelve days," said Benitez. "Gerrard might be back before Torres but you never know."