Torres misses Hungary trip

Babel also missing, but Agger included in squad

By Peter O'Rourke   Last updated: 23rd November 2009   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Torres misses Hungary trip

Torres: Ruled out

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Liverpool, as expected, have left Fernando Torres out of their squad for the Champions League clash with Debrecen.

Torres, who is still struggling with his niggling groin problem, has been left behind on Merseyside to continue receiving treatment on the injury.

The Spanish striker is also facing a race against time to be fit for Sunday's Merseyside showdown with Everton.

"We thought it would be two or three weeks and he's only 12 or 13 days into that so there's no point in him going," said Benitez.

"The next few days will decide if he is fit for Everton (on Sunday), but at this moment there are no guarantees."

Ryan Babel has also failed to make the trip to Hungary after picking up an ankle injury in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Manchester City, but Daniel Agger is included in the travelling party despite suffering a head injury in the same game.

Liverpool need to beat Debrecen to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive, although a victory would be rendered meaningless if Fiorentina beat Lyon.