The Reds have to beat Besiktas at Anfield today in a make-or-break Group A match to have any realistic chance of reaching the last 16.

For today's match, Liverpool will wait until the last minute before deciding whether striker Fernando Torres can play after his adductor strain.

Xabi Alonso (metatarsal) will be out for a month, while defender Daniel Agger is three weeks away from fitness.

Harry Kewell has had no reaction to his groin injury after two run outs as substitute in five days.

Stevie G is ready to go. He told The Sun:
"We want to go for the jugular from the first whistle.

"We know we need a night like Juventus, like Chelsea and like Olympiakos.

"That was probably the last time we found ourselves in a similar position. Our backs were against the wall and unfortunately that's where we are again - but we know we can do it.

"We have to give the fans something to get excited about and that's the aim when the referee blows his whistle.

"Tonight is hugely important and we have to make a fast start to rock Besiktas early. I said two weeks ago we face three cup finals and I haven't changed my position."

Besiktas, who were beaten 2-1 by derby rivals Fenerbahce on Saturday, are without injured defender Gokhan Zan. [ LINEUP ]

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