Saturday, December 06, 2008

Torres Is On Track For Festive Return From Injury, Insists Liverpool Boss Benitez


Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has dismissed claims that star striker Fernando Torres's injury is worse than first feared.

Reports had emerged from Merseyside that the Spain international would not make a first-team return until the New Year, but Benitez is confident his talisman will return before that.

Although unwilling to set a date for Torres's return, it is expected that he will be available for the festive period.

'I was surprised at suggestions that Torres would be out for much longer than we first thought,' said Benitez.

'He has had a second opinion from a specialist in Spain and the reports were good, everything is going well.

'The player is happier and he is progressing. The timetable for his return has not changed much, if at all. He may even be back quicker, but he will not be rushed back too soon.

'We know what is wrong so we know the solutions. We will not put the player under any pressure.'

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