Fernando Torres admits he may risk aggravating his hamstring if he starts for Liverpool against Everton next week.
"Of course I want to be in the first XI," the Spain striker said. "I don't know if I can play 90 minutes yet, but I can be in the squad. I feel much better and I hope to come back to start in the first XI as soon as possible.
"I didn't do pre-season properly after Euro 2008. The season started too soon for me and you are trying to keep the best physical stamina, but it's difficult when you have to play three games a week. Now I want to stay a perfect 100 per cent and not get injured again."