Source: Telegraph
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres in contention for Birmingham clash
The striker visited a Liverpool hospital on Thursday for further tests after flying back to Merseyside with the rest of the squad following the 1-1 Champions League draw with Lyon. [LNB]Torres then visited a Spanish specialist who has worked with him before and is also favoured by Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez from his time at Valencia. [LNB] Related ArticlesXabi Alonso defends Rafael BenitezFernando Torres has tests at Liverpool hospitalLiverpool face £10 million deficitRyan Babel shows glimpse of his potentialIt is now expected the 25-year-old will do light training over the weekend and is still in contention to play against Birmingham on Monday. [LNB]Torres is believed not to want an operation on the problem, which is not a full hernia but a deeper groin injury affecting his adductor muscle. [LNB]He is also thought to want to play for Spain against Argentina next Saturday at his former home ground, the Vicente Calderon stadium of Atletico Madrid. [LNB]Exactly how Liverpool will feel about that is unclear but only a serious breakdown in Torres' fitness will make it possible for them to stop him travelling to join the Spain squad. [LNB]Steven Gerrard, who also has a groin problem, has also done light training this week and is not ruled out of the Birmingham game yet. [LNB]
