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Rafa Benitez today warned Everton that Fernando Torres is ready to renew his record of scoring in Merseyside derbies on Sunday.

Torres is a world-class striker but, like I said, he's not Superman.

He said: "There were signs Torres is coming back. He was working hard today and maybe his pace is coming back. "

The brace means Torres is now Liverpool's top scorer for the season with a tally of nine - one ahead of both Steven Gerrard and David Ngog.

Torres is not weak in the air at all. Look at how many flick-ons he wins. He has scored some fantastic goals with his head.

Fernando Torres is capable of producing some magic and is an outstanding player.

Torres is starting to look back to his best and that's a huge factor.

On the field, Torres is hoping for Confederations Cup glory with Spain as they now face shock semi-finalists USA on Wednesday night.

Torres is recovering from a knee injury after undergoing surgery on a torn cartilage in April.

Dirk Kuyt believes securing fourth place will be easier now Fernando Torres is back and firing.

However, following a period of recuperation at Melwood, Torres is edging ever nearer to a first-team return.

England captain John Terry admits lining up against an in - form Fernando Torres is 'frightening'.

Benitez added: "Torres is still not ready. Hopefully he will be for the weekend, but not for this game. "

Ms. Torres is embraced by Jupiter, a roaring lion recovered from a circus where he had suffered from malnutrition.

Hopefully Torres is not too far away and then we'll have everyone back fit and go from there.

"Fernando Torres is just not for sale, " chief executive Rick Parry told the club's website.

Spain use Villa as an out-and-out striker - Torres is more an in-an-out striker.

Torres is back again after being injured and we hope that Gerrard will be fit enough to face Marseille.

Fernando Torres is among a list of 10 contenders for the Confederations Cup Golden Ball award.

Dirk Kuyt insists Fernando Torres is on the verge of a goal glut.

Fernando Torres is out after knee surgery and Benitez will leave any decision on Kuyt and Ngog as late as possible.

"Torres is up there with the best Anfield strikers of the past 50 years, " said Smith.

But the Reds boss has denied that Torres is not enjoying his time in Merseyside.

Fernando Torres is too young and needs another heavyweight centre-forward to play against.

But Torres is set to play for Spain at the Confederations Cup in South Africa this summer.

torres is aware of the enormous pressure he will have at anfield , but believes he is ready for the challenge