Liverpool are to offer Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres every chance to prove their fitness for the crunch clash with Manchester United.

Benitez will make 'late decisions' on Gerrard and Torres

Too soon

Liverpool are prepared to offer star duo Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres every opportunity to prove their fitness ahead of the crunch clash with Manchester United. Striker Torres has returned to training after missing the last two games with an abductor problem, but Gerrard was forced to limp off in the first half of the defeat to Lyon with a recurrence of his groin problem and has yet to train. The Reds are desperate to have the pair available when fierce rivals United arrive at Anfield on Sunday for a crucial match, which can be seen live on. Liverpool are in their worst run of form for 22 years and under-fire manager Rafa Benitez is ready to leave it late before handing Gerrard and Torres fitness tests."It's the same situation for both players," the Anfield boss told Liverpool'son Friday. "Fernando trained today and has been working to a specific programme. "Steven didn't train but we will speak with the physios over the weekend before making a decision. "It's too soon to say if they will be involved. We will make late decisions with both of them."