Torres resumes training

(GSM) – It lasted longer than was hoped and expected but Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has finally resumed training. The Spanish hitman has recovered from a groin injury that kept him sidelined for four weeks. He may be available for Saturday’s match against Blackburn Rovers.

Torres last appeared for Liverpool in the damaging Champions League draw (1-1) in Lyon on 4 November. After that, his injury kept him sidelined while his teammates struggled in the Premier League and failed to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Rafael Benitez is convinced that Liverpool are over the worst of a turbulent season and Torres’ return to full training added further credence to Benitez’s assumption.

The Liverpool manager and several of his players have spoken of Sunday’s 2-0 win at Goodison Park as a possible turning point in their season and, with the captain, Steven Gerrard, slowly regaining match fitness plus Alberto Aquilani finally available for selection following ankle surgery, Benítez could have a full squad available for Saturday’s game at Ewood Park.