Reds must manage without Torres

Liverpool will be without six key players against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with striker Fernando Torres the biggest blow.

The Spaniard has a hamstring injury and will also miss the FA Cup fifth round home tie with Barnsley next weekend.

Liverpool are targeting the Champions League clash with Inter Milan on February 19 for his return.

Andriy Voronin, Fabio Aurelio, Alvaro Arbeloa and Daniel Agger are all long term injury victims while Xabi Alonso is suspended.

Ryan Babel picked up an ankle injury playing for Holland on Wednesday making him a doubt.

Provisional squad: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Skrtel, Riise, Pennant, Mascherano, Gerrard, Babel, Benayoun, Kewell, Lucas, Crouch, Kuyt, Itandje.