Rafa Benitez has been dealt a huge blow with the news that Fernando Torres won’t be able to take part in the game against Besiktas. He hurt his thigh while on international duty with Spain and was expected to be return after missing the Merseyside derby at the weekend, but he hasn’t recovered in time.
Arbeloa (thigh) joins long-term absentees Harry Kewell and Daniel Agger but Xabi Alonso has recovered enough from a metatarsal injury to be in contention and Jermaine Pennant is available after suspension.
Besiktas, who have made a storming start to their league campaign, will face the Reds without their manager, Ertuğrul Sağlam, who is serving a touchline suspension, with both sides knowing that a win is crucial to push for qualification from the group.
Striker Bobo made a goal scoring return to action as a substitute in the weekend victory against Trabzonspor. Star-player Ricardinho is rushing for fitness after being injured in the match against Marseille in the Turks’ first Champions League game. Meanwhile, veteran goalkeeper Rustu Recbar will deputise for Hakan Arikan who hasn’t recovered from a stomach injury.
Rafa Benitez has been dealt a huge blow with the news that Fernando Torres won’t be able to take part in the game against Besiktas. He hurt his thigh while on international duty with Spain and was expected to be return after missing the Merseyside derby at the weekend, but he hasn’t recovered in time.
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