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Riise returns to boost Benitez
RivalsDM, Updated 40 minutes ago
Liverpool have been boosted after John Arne Riise declared himself fit for selection for Saturday's home league clash with Birmingham.
It was a small mercy for Rafael Benitez, who had witnessed a depressingly poor display in the Champions League Group A opener at Porto, even though Dirk Kuyt's header secured a fortunate 1-1 draw.
The positives from that were, however, clear. Liverpool, despite playing badly, did not lose to arguably their biggest rivals in the group, and it is a point that could be crucial to deciding top spot come December.
Benitez left Riise behind on Merseyside for treatment on a back problem that he had picked up on international duty last week, and which had ruled him out of last weekend's trip to Portsmouth.
Riise is likely to return to the side as a wide midfielder, with Alvaro Arbeloa retaining the left-back slot.
Riise said: "I am fit again and raring to go now. It was devastating for me to miss the last two games because they were big matches against Portsmouth and Porto.
"I picked up the injury playing for my national team but a scan showed it was not a serious problem. I missed four days training but I am a quick healer and thankfully I am fit again now.
"Throughout my time at Liverpool I have not picked up too many injuries and have not missed that many games.
"I am full of energy now after not playing in the last couple of games and I am now looking forward to the rest of the week's training and the chance to force my way back into the side at the weekend."
