Liverpool hopeful of two key comebacks

RAFAEL BENITEZ is close to a return to the Liverpool dugout while striker Fernando Torres is also inching his way towards a comeback.

The Liverpool manager missed another media briefing yesterday as he recovers from a kidney stones operation, but is expected back on the bench for the Stephen’s Day home clash with Bolton.

That date may well be too soon for Torres’ return from a hamstring injury, but assistant boss Sammy Lee revealed the Spanish forward is improving in every training session.