Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has said there is no sense in trying to rush back Fernando Torres after the Spaniard's recent knee problems.

Speaking ahead of the club's Europa League clash with Romanian side Unirea Urziceni, Benitez commented that it was important for the striker and midfielder Jossie Benayoun - who broke a rib last month - to be given the time they need to come back.

He said: "If they come back early and are ready to play, that is good news for us but we have got to make sure that we do not push them back too soon."

Torres suffered a meniscus injury during the third round FA Cup tie with Reading in the new year.

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While Liverpool go into their tie with players missing, Fulham manager Roy Hodgson he may have just 17 fit senior players to pick from for the London club's game against Ukrainians Shakhtar Donetsk due to a lengthy injury list.