Benitez: Torres will face Blues, Gerrard doubtful

Rafael Benitez believes Fernando Torres will be fit to face Birmingham on Monday, but rates Steven Gerrard as doubtful for the Barclays Premier League clash at Anfield.

Both players are likely to be given until the last minute before a final decision is made on their respective groin injuries, but the Liverpool boss maintains that he does not expect either to be selected for their national squads next weekend.