The defeat 1-0 against Sunderland on saturday illustrated exactly how much Liverpool rely on Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres. However, Rafa Benitez expects to have both of them back in action before Champions League game against Lyon on Tomorrow.

Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres both are suffereing from groin injury, missed the game against Sunderland on this saturday. Without them Liverpool looked powderpuff.

But an optimistic Jamie Carragher suggested good results against Lyon and at home to Manchester United next weekend could turn the season around.

Jamie Carragher said: “Now is not the time to talk about the title. We are looking to the next game. We now have the Champions League tie against Lyon which will be in front of our own supporters at Anfield. It’s a chance to restore some confidence before we take on Manchester United next Sunday.”

He added: “We will stick together and work hard on the training ground to put things right. We know we’ve got a good team, good players and a good manager so we’ve got to have belief in ourselves and keep going.”

Lyon arrive on Merseyside with 2-0 loss at home to Sochaux on Saturday. However this was their first league defeat of the season.

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Sources from Liverpool confirmed that Steven Gerrard and Fernando are not practicing with team in todays training session. Gerrard with a groin strain and Fernando Torres suffering with a minor adductor problem.

Both players are to be further assessed by the Reds’ medical team.

A club official wrote on Liverpool official site: “Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres will not train with the rest of the squad today, but will continue to receive treatment and will be assessed again tomorrow.”

Though its a worrying situation for Rafa Benitez and Liverpool however Benitez believes that this will be a challenge for Liverpool to play against Sunderland today without their two leading players.

He said: “Today’s game against Sunderland starts a demanding run for Liverpool. The first game is crucial. We had the experience two years ago in the Champions League where we had one point after three games. In the end we qualified. In football you never know. The main thing is having confidence in your team and to keep winning. Then it will be easier to talk about the week.”

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