TORRES BOOST FOR LIVERPOOL

RETURN - Fernando Torres

FERNANDO TORRES is on course for a shock return against Manchester United on Saturday.

The Liverpool striker limped off against Aston Villa last weekend with a tight hamstring but the injury is not as serious as first feared.

The Spaniard has already returned to training and club doctors are optimistic he will have recovered in time to face the champions.

Reds skipper Steven Gerrard is less likely to feature as the midfielder, 28, had a groin operation last week.

He is back in light training but the club is torn between having him available and bringing him back too early and aggravating the long- term injury.