The Liverpool manager, Rafael Benítez, has dismissed speculation that their star striker Fernando Torres could return to action next week.
Torres has been out since suffering a knee injury in the shock FA Cup loss to Reading last month. The Spaniard is reportedly making good progress in his recovery but Benítez insists any claims he could feature at Manchester City a week on Sunday are premature.
Benítez told the club's website: "I think it will be too early. He is training with the physios and the fitness coach, but he's still not involved with the team. We will see next week how he progresses."
Torres, 25, is Liverpool's top goalscorer with 12 this season despite being restricted to 21 appearances by injuries. A niggling groin problem curtailed his involvement earlier in the campaign.
Torres has been out since suffering a knee injury in the shock FA Cup loss to Reading last month. The Spaniard is reportedly making good progress in his recovery but Benítez insists any claims he could feature at Manchester City a week on Sunday are premature.
Benítez told the club's website: "I think it will be too early. He is training with the physios and the fitness coach, but he's still not involved with the team. We will see next week how he progresses."
Torres, 25, is Liverpool's top goalscorer with 12 this season despite being restricted to 21 appearances by injuries. A niggling groin problem curtailed his involvement earlier in the campaign.
No comments:
Post a Comment