by maximus » Fri Apr 01, 2005 2:42 pm
Rafael Benitez has confirmed Fernando Morientes is fit to take his place in the Liverpool attack against Bolton tomorrow.
There were fears the Reds would go into the game without any recognised strikers to call on after Morientes suffered a thigh injury against Everton two weeks ago.
But the Spanish international has made a speedier than expected recovery and, after a final training session at Melwood this morning, he has been passed fit to face Sam Allardyce's side.
Djimi Traore will also return to the squad after recovering from injury and coming through 45 minutes of a reserve game in midweek.
Luis Garcia and Stephen Warnock are also fit after recovering from minor injuries sustained in the derby.
Manager Rafael Benitez said: "It is very pleasing to have these players available because they are very important for us for the rest of the season."