NEWS STORY : NGOG IN FOR TORRES AT POMPEY

NEWS STORY

NGOG IN FOR TORRES AT POMPEY Jimmy Rice at Fratton Park 07 February 2009

David Ngog replaces Fernando Torres for this evening's clash at Fratton Park, while Fabio Aurelio comes into central midfield.

Torres played 101 minutes in midweek and is not yet ready to play three games in a week, meaning his French understudy gets a first Premier League start against Portsmouth.

Alongside Torres on the bench will be Xabi Alonso, who has an ankle knock, meaning Aurelio stands in as a makeshift midfielder in the absence of the suspended Lucas and hamstrung Steven Gerrard.

Meanwhile, Rafa Benitez has selected five at the back, with Daniel Agger returning. The Reds XI in full is: Reina, Arbeloa, Dossena, Agger, Carragher, Skrtel, Mascherano, Aurelio, Benayoun, Babel, Ngog. Subs: Cavalieri, Torres, Hyypia, Riera, Alonso, Kuyt, El Zhar.


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