Torres has struggled to get going this season, netting only once in eight appearances for his club.

The Spaniard endured another frustrating time on Thursday night as the Reds were held to a goalless draw at FC Utrecht in the Europa League, but Holloway, whose team travel to Anfield on Sunday, believes Torres' potency should never be underestimated.

"He has had some injuries and I think he is one of the best centre-forwards in the world," Holloway said.

"When you get in little ruts like this it is difficult for any player, particularly for one of the best players in the world, to deal with those ups and downs.

"I think he has been an absolute sensation since he joined Liverpool and I'm in awe of him really because as a centre-forward, he has got everything.

"He has got blinding pace and he can finish with his left, right or head. He is a total threat, a goal machine, and they are allowed to go off the boil every now and again.

"The cream always rises to the top, although I don't want him to do that on Sunday.

"Hopefully his lack of form will continue against us, but I don't believe that for one minute."

It has been a stuttering start to the campaign in general for Liverpool and with uncertainty continuing to hang over the club with regard to its ownership, it would appear to be as good a time as any to take them on at their own ground.

Holloway believes it will not be long before the Reds cheer up their fans by overcoming their problems, but he wants it to be his players providing the entertainment at Anfield this weekend.

"They have got all sorts of problems off the field which don't help any football club and they need to get resolved for them to be the force that they need to be," Holloway said.

"It is not that they want to be - they need to be, for their supporters, and I have got no doubt that will be the case in the future.

"But we have got to do our utmost to not let it be the case on Sunday.

"Sometimes when you attack, it is the best form of defence because you can probe and hurt their weaknesses.

"I think that is what we are better at. Any team who goes out on any football pitch should actually try to throw some punches and score some goals.

"I don't care whether it is at home or away - there are still three points to play for.

"Our fans need entertaining and so do the Liverpool fans."