Source: Daily_Mail
Fernando Torres set to miss Liverpool v Everton
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is already a doubt for the most significant Merseyside derby for years after it was confirmed he had strained an adductor muscle - a similar injury to the one he sustained in the World Cup final.[LNB]The Spain striker limped off after just 10 minutes of the 2-1 defeat to Blackpool at Anfield on Sunday.[LNB] Latest low: Fernando Torres is taken off in the defeat to Blackpool[LNB]Manager Roy Hodgson said the 26-year-old had strained his groin but did not know the severity of the injury.[LNB]Torres pulled out of Spain's squad for the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania and Scotland earlier today and had a scan at the club's Melwood training ground.[LNB]'Fernando was assessed earlier today at Melwood and underwent a scan this afternoon," said Dr Peter Brukner, head of sports medicine and sports science on Monday.[LNB] Missing: Liverpool will have to make do without their star striker at Goodison Park[LNB]'He will have intensive treatment over the next couple of weeks but it is too early to say if he will be fit for the game against Everton.'[LNB]The derby, at Goodison Park on October 17, is hugely significant with Liverpool currently wallowing in 18th place in the Barclays Premier League after their worst start to a campaign since 1953-54, when they were relegated.[LNB]Everton have also had their difficulties in the current campaign and are just one place above their near-neighbours, on goal difference alone.[LNB] Torres left out of Spain squad as Liverpool await results from groin scanWe're sorry! Kuyt apologises to fans after Liverpool's shock Blackpool lossLiverpool 1 Blackpool 2: Roy Hodgson on the rocks as Reds slip into drop zone and fans call for DalglishLIVERPOOL FC
