by Effes » Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:58 pm
Racing Post:
EVEN if Fernando Torres gets an extended run-out this evening, the Anfield faithful may be made to wait for their side to get the better of West Brom.
The significance of Torres to Liverpool's title hopes has been emphasised by their lack of goals in his absence, so there will be pressure on Benitez to bring him back into the fold as soon as possible.
Yet it would be a huge ask to expect him to pick up the baton immediately, while Robbie Keane is still struggling to make a major impact.
Benitez faces a dilemma over how to bring back Torres as he won't want to sacrifice Albert Riera, whose presence on the left has improved the side's service from wide, yet that may mean losing a more central midfielder
West Brom have already shown they are no pushovers on the road by packing the middle of the park, and that could well make it difficult for Liverpool's creative players to influence the game early on.
Bookmakers are anticipating at least three goals, and at 6-5 it's worth betting on two or fewer.
Tony Mowbray's side are good enough to prevent a comfortable win for the Reds, yet it is equally hard to see their cautious tactics penetrating a defence which remains of the highest order.
Recommendation
Under 2.5 goals, 2pts 6-5
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Effes on Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Matt McQueen - Liverpool 1892-1928.
Only professional to - play in goal (41 appearances), Defence, Midfield, Striker,
and later be Director and then to be Manager (winning a Championship) - at one club