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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