***The Portsmouth build up thread**

[Revo]

Not a prayer of taking 7 from 9; not a chance. Thats not defeatist its realism. We need a partner for Torres; a creative wide player; a decent left back and cover at centre back. We also need a settled team and style. We're not going to win the league without the above.

i respect your opinion mate but i have belief

[Mattshark]

Not a prayer of taking 7 from 9; not a chance. Thats not defeatist its realism. We need a partner for Torres; a creative wide player; a decent left back and cover at centre back. We also need a settled team and style. We're not going to win the league without the above.

No it is pessimissim, whether you like it our not, we are capable of beating these teams.

[AFII]

Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres back for Premier League action

Dec 21 2007

Liverpool stars Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres are set to return for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Portsmouth at Anfield.

The pair both missed Wednesday’s Carling Cup defeat to Chelsea through illness.

Striker Peter Crouch begins a three-match ban for his sending off at Stamford Bridge but Xabi Alonso is in contention.

The Spain midfielder came through unscathed against the Blues on his return from a broken metatarsal.

Team (from): Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Hyypia, Riise, Kewell, Gerrard, Mascherano, Benayoun, Alonso, Kuyt, Torres, Aurelio, Babel, Crouch, Finnan, Hobbs, Itandje, Lucas, Voronin, Sissoko.

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/...4375-20279424/