Premier League side Liverpool FC will today find out how long, star striker, Fernando Torres is to be sidelined.
The Spaniard ruptured a thigh muscle in extra time of his country's 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in Sunday's World Cup final. Initial fears thought the 26 year old could miss up to a month of the new season. However, Peter Brukner, the club's head of sports science, is confident that a scan undertaken on Tuesday will reveal less damage than first suspected.
Speaking to LFC TV, Brukner said: "It certainly looked like it might have been bad. But it seems not too bad." Before pointing out that the lure of a World Champions medal was enough to push Torres through the pain barrier:
"He certainly walked up the steps to receive his medal without too many problems, so we are optimistic it is not going to be too bad."
Torres has been ravaged by injuries in the past year, a factor fans of LFC point to when considering their inconsistent form last term.
With reported interest from Chelsea and Manchester City, the number nine has been linked with a move away from Anfield as the Red's look to claw back some of the reported £350 Million worth of debt.
However, the sight of Torres wearing a Liverpool scarf whilst celebrating with the World Cup in Madrid should inspire some confidence amongst Kopite's that El Nino will not be on the move this summer.
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