FERNANDO TORRES has handed Liverpool a major fitness boost ahead of the two matches which could define their season.
The Spanish striker picked up an ankle injury in the 1-0 win at Real Madrid last week and did not play against Middlesbrough and Sunderland.
But he is confident he will be fit for the second leg of the Champions League tie with Real at Anfield on Tuesday.
And barring any setbacks, that would also see him in the line-up for the crucial trip to Manchester United a week tomorrow.
Torres said: “The injury has been giving me trouble and the recovery is taking longer than I hoped.
“I am optimistic I will be ready for Real and if the ankle holds out, I will also be at Old Trafford.”
Kop team-mate Javier Mascherano reckons Liverpool have three games to save their season.
After Real and United, they host top-four rivals Aston Villa. The Argie said: “It’s important we do not slip away in the table.
“Let’s not talk about the title, let’s make sure we win our matches.”
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