Liverpool striker Fernando Torres looks set to become embroiled in a club-versus-country row over his involvement in the Confederations Cup this summer.
The Spaniard has returned to form with a bang recently, after suffering an injury-plagued season that has restricted his appearances for Liverpool.
Yet goals against Real Madrid and Manchester United have seen ‘El Nino’ back to his very best, as the Reds have stormed into the quarter-finals of the Champions League and reignited the Premier League title race.
However, after a busy summer spent winning Euro 2008 with Spain last year, Torres looks set for another short holiday as he is likely to play some part in the Confederations Cup with Spain in June.
This is a scenario the Anfield outfit are reportedly less than happy with and, after watching Torres pick up several injuries on international duty, the club are adamant that he needs a complete rest at the end of the season.
This appears unlikely should, as is expected, Torres feature in the Confederations Cup and it may lead to conflict between club and country.
The News of the World reports that Liverpool are hoping Torres misses the tournament and quote a ‘Kop source’ as saying, “The Confederations Cup is the last thing Fernando needs this summer.
“It means he won’t get the long holiday and rest he needs.
“No one will try to stop Fernando playing in the competition, but everyone hopes he’ll make a sensible decision if he’s not fully fit.”
The former Athletico Madrid star has made just 12 Premier League starts for Liverpool this season, netting eight times.
The Spaniard has returned to form with a bang recently, after suffering an injury-plagued season that has restricted his appearances for Liverpool.
Yet goals against Real Madrid and Manchester United have seen ‘El Nino’ back to his very best, as the Reds have stormed into the quarter-finals of the Champions League and reignited the Premier League title race.
However, after a busy summer spent winning Euro 2008 with Spain last year, Torres looks set for another short holiday as he is likely to play some part in the Confederations Cup with Spain in June.
This is a scenario the Anfield outfit are reportedly less than happy with and, after watching Torres pick up several injuries on international duty, the club are adamant that he needs a complete rest at the end of the season.
This appears unlikely should, as is expected, Torres feature in the Confederations Cup and it may lead to conflict between club and country.
The News of the World reports that Liverpool are hoping Torres misses the tournament and quote a ‘Kop source’ as saying, “The Confederations Cup is the last thing Fernando needs this summer.
“It means he won’t get the long holiday and rest he needs.
“No one will try to stop Fernando playing in the competition, but everyone hopes he’ll make a sensible decision if he’s not fully fit.”
The former Athletico Madrid star has made just 12 Premier League starts for Liverpool this season, netting eight times.
No comments:
Post a Comment