FERNANDO TORRES SET TO START AS LIVERPOOL TAKE ON LYON IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

The odds are huge on this massive fixture as it appears Rafa Benitez's job is on the line as Liverpool are attempting to save their European campaign from another massive embarrassment. Currently, Lyon are the clear favourites with a 2.54 price amidst heavy pre-match trading. You'll find Liverpool available at 3.1 while the draw (a very likely outcome) would garner a 3.45 price. There isn't much margin between the teams and it's a tricky one to bet on as punters will be wondering which Liverpool team is going to show up. In terms of the correct-score betting, it looks like you'll find the 1-1 draw as the short-priced option at 7.4 while a 2-1 result to Liverpool will oay out at around 12.5. A 1-0 result to Lyon is sitting at 9.6. What interests me the most is just how long Torres will actually get in terms of a run-out. He is clearly carrying a knock and Benitez has a weird habit of subbing off the teams' best striker when they actually need a clutch goal. I think Torres will see 45 minutes, tops. Lyon will know this and will likely put in a few dodgy challenges. If you're looking to back Torres, you've got a very quality price should he notch a goal. His current Betfair price is 2.78 while Dirk Kuyt is listed at 4.7. Torres' strike partner Andriy Voronin is listed at 5.0 while in-form Yossi Benayoun is trading at 5.8. Bafetimbi Gomis has produced some solid form for Lyon, scoring at the weekend, and you can back him at 3.3. He's the second-favourite scorer for Lyon after Lisandro Lopez who is trading at around 2.8. If you're looking for a lengthy price, check out Jeremy Toulalan at 29.0. This is quite possibly the make or break match of Rafa Benitez's career. Win emphatically and the pressure will be cooled significantly. Take a loss in any form and there will be serious question marks over top of Benitez from the fans and the ownership.