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Rafael Benitez believes it is too early to say if Steven Gerrard will be fit for Liverpool's Champions League clash with Marseille at Anfield next week. The Reds captain sustained a tear to the adductor magnus muscle in his right leg during Liverpool's victory over Bolton Wanderers at the weekend and Benitez is unsure when the 28-year-old will be available for selection. Benitez said: "Steven had a scan and he will be out for seven to ten days, depending on how he progresses. "He could be back for the Marseille game but each player is different. We have to start working with him and see how he does." The Reds boss currently has no other injury worries and believes that Robbie Keane will overcome a shoulder problem to be fit for Saturday's Premiership visit of Fulham following the striker's withdrawal from the Ireland squad. "Robbie Keane's injury is not serious," he said. "He had a problem but [withdrawing from the international duty] was just a case of prevention. I think he will be okay." Benitez also revealed that the Reds have held discussions with the medical staff of the Spanish national team in an attempt to prevent further injuries for Fernando Torres. He confirmed: "We have spoken to the Spanish medical staff and they know our idea and we know that they will take care of him. They know it could be a small risk so they will try to protect him."
