Torres set to play

Last updated : 08 December 2007 By Al Campbell
With a make or break Champions League qualifier against Marseille on Tuesday and then an Anfield showdown with Manchester United next Sunday, Liverpool fans could be forgiven for expecting Fernando Torres to be rested at the Madjeski Stadium this afternoon. However, Rafael Benitez says the striker is capable of playing in all three games.

"I think it will be difficult for all our players because Reading are physical and they are strong," said the Reds boss.

"It is especially difficult for the strikers. But Torres is strong enough and he also has ability and good movement, so if the team is playing well he can manage with the physical game.

"I think Torres can produce good movement and it will be difficult to control him.

"He has been resting for one month so he is fresh and we can use him more often now.

"The key for me is when you have two games in a week, with only two or three days in between, it makes a big difference in how you play.

"But Torres is fit and we don't have any problems about him playing two or three games now."