Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher has no concerns over the scratchy form of star striker Fernando Torres.

"He just needs a goal to explode back into life. He has been out a long time and Euro 2008 has had an effect on him," said Carra.

"I know myself playing summer tournaments for England, it does affect you and the lad has had injuries as well. 'His season took off last year when he got that goal at home to Chelsea. Hopefully, this game against Chelsea is when he does the same thing. Fernando can give us a huge advantage over all our title rivals.

"When he is firing, as I am sure he will be very shortly, he is the best striker in the league, and probably the best striker in the world. That is something we have got to look forward to, although we can't rely just on him and Stevie. They can't be Superman every game.

"It has taken Fernando time to get back but it was the same with Michael Owen when he was injured. It's hard for players who rely on pace to come back 100 per cent right away. But when Fernando does manage it, it's something we'll all welcome."