Source: Telegraph
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres puts in extra training in bid to be fit for purpose
Torres has been bedevilled by injuries over the last year and at one point this season looked likely to go under the surgeon's knife for a hernia operation[LNB]With a World Cup campaign with joint favourites Spain looming at the end of the season, Torres is leaving nothing to chance in his efforts to play a meaningful part in South Africa as well as for Liverpool as they try to salvage their troubled season.[LNB] Related ArticlesRafael Benítez strapped for transfer cashBirmingham bid £8m for Ryan BabelLiverpool in 'swoop' for Dutch duoLiverpool to sign Maxi Rodriguez on loanReading 1 Liverpool 1Transfer Talk'I am much better than a couple of months ago but I need to keep working three, four or five hours more than the rest as I need to keep recovering,' said Torres.[LNB]'It's a difficult time but it's worth it if I want to play. [LNB]'I do the normal training session with my team-mates but before and after I have treatment, exercises and gym work to make my leg strong. [LNB]'But I'm feeling nothing bad in my leg. I have been able to play 90 minutes in the last four games so I'm really happy with the progression. Maybe I'll have to do this all season. [LNB]'One of the reasons I'm working really hard is because I know in this situation Liverpool need every player fit. [LNB]'It's frustrating because I've never been injured before not at Atletico [Madrid] and only one small one during my first season here. [LNB]'I need to look after myself. I have to work harder in order to play three games a week until the end of my career.'[LNB]
