After defeat to Sunderland, Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez could not guarantee the fitness of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Lyon.

On whether they will be fit for the game, Benitez said: "Both are improving but it's too soon to say. We'll see again with the physios on Sunday.

"We have two or three days and we'll see how they progress. They are improving but it's difficult to say if they can be available. We think they can be but it's too soon to say."