Torres to miss Lyon encounter

Fernando Torres has been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Lyon at Anfield tomorrow.

But skipper Steven Gerrard is back to lead the side in a match the Reds dare not lose if they are to retain a realistic chances of reaching the last 16.

Torres missed Saturday's defeat at Sunderland with a groin injury, and did not train today at Liverpool's Melwood complex.

Gerrard, who also missed the 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light, did train and will take his place against the French side.

Boss Rafael Benitez said: 'Gerrard is now fine, he has trained normally today and will play against Lyon. But Fernando is not close enough to fitness to be considered. He will miss this one but I hope he will be OK to play against Manchester United next weekend.'