Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has declared that striker Fernando Torres will not be going under the knife to correct a persistent groin problem.
The Spanish media had previously reported that the 25-year-old may have to undergo an operation in order to be rid of his problem, which could otherwise pose as a threat for 'El Nino' with regard to appearing in the 2010 World Cup.
The former Valencia manager insists, however, that the Reds will continue to "manage" their star striker, who has had his fair share of injuries in recent times.
"An operation is not in our minds, I was surprised to hear such suggestions from Spain because we have a good working relationship with their medical team," Benitez said, according to the Press Association.
"We will continue to manage Torres' problem and assess him on a game-to-game basis."
Torres is expected to lead the line against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Boxing Day.
The Spanish media had previously reported that the 25-year-old may have to undergo an operation in order to be rid of his problem, which could otherwise pose as a threat for 'El Nino' with regard to appearing in the 2010 World Cup.
The former Valencia manager insists, however, that the Reds will continue to "manage" their star striker, who has had his fair share of injuries in recent times.
"An operation is not in our minds, I was surprised to hear such suggestions from Spain because we have a good working relationship with their medical team," Benitez said, according to the Press Association.
"We will continue to manage Torres' problem and assess him on a game-to-game basis."
Torres is expected to lead the line against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on Boxing Day.
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