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Liverpool enjoyed many a memorable Champions League night under Rafa Benitez in the noughties.
Juventus, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Real Madrid all fell at the hands of the Reds as Liverpool enjoyed famous Anfield European night after famous Anfield European night.
Meanwhile, Torres’ injury woes continued in a miserable season for Liverpool in 2009/10 as they suffered a Champions League group-stage exit and finished just seventh in the Premier League table before Benitez ultimately lost his job.
With teenager David Ngog now Liverpool’s only understudy for Torres as he resumed his partnership with Gerrard, the Reds ultimately missed out on the Premier League title to Manchester United in 2009 as they were left to curse a lack of goals when the Spaniard was unavailable after falling to too many draws.
Left unused despite Liverpool needing a goal as they exited the Champions League at the hands of Chelsea, Crouch didn’t even make the matchday squad for their final two Premier League matches of the season.
However, there was one exception during the 2007/08 season.
In the end, it wasn’t just Crouch regretting his 2008 Liverpool exit.
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