Reds exorcise last year’s Luton demons - thanks to Riera’s glory goal and the return of Torres.

Rafa Benitez is mulling over whether to play Steven Gerrard against Preston while Fernando Torres could also return for the FA Cup tie.

Albert Riera is relishing the return of compatriot Fernando Torres to Liverpool’s starting line-up.

FERNANDO TORRES is confident Liverpool will overcome Real Madrid in their Champions League last 16 clash.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is confident his side will overcome Real Madrid in their Champions League last 16 clash.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is confident his side will overcome a tricky encounter with Real Madrid in their Champions League last 16 clash.

Robbie Keane’s three fine goals in the last two Liverpool games have swept away the doubts over the Irishman’s qualities.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres could be in line for a first-team return after a month on the sidelines with a hamstring injury when Bolton visit Anfield on Boxing Day.

Fernando Torres could figure in Liverpool’s holiday programme, and may even be on the bench on Boxing Day against Bolton at Anfield, having missed the last five games with a recurrence of a hamstring problem.

Rafa Benitez should be back in the dugout on Boxing Day and striker Fernando Torres is close to a return.