Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Match Preview
Manager Rafa Benitez is looking to unload fringe players in the January transfer window. Players who look to be on the way out include Drossena, Veronin, Degan and Ryan Babel, who is being sought by Birmingham. But January purchases by the Reds will be limited as the club appears to be saving money for the close-season. Still, Benitez is said to be interested in bringing Maxi Rodriguez into his midfield, where the vacancy left by Xavi Alonso\\\'s departure has proven massive. Torres\\\' fitness is improving through extra work in the gym and with Steven Gerrard healthy Liverpool are still a capable side, regardless of their recent form.
Spurs sit fourth in the Premier League, four points behind Arsenal. A comfortable 4-0 victory over Peterborough in FA Cup 3rd Round action at the weekend was their fifth clean sheet in consecutive games. With the return of Luca Modric to the team following an injury layoff and with the other Croatian, Niko Krankjar playing well, Harry Redknapp has to like his chances against Liverpool. However, with Torres on the pitch for Liverpool Harry\\\'s Hotspurs are likely to miss defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto who is away on international duty
