Liverpool's Fernando Torres still four weeks away from full fitness

03 September 2010 14:43
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres' return to full fitness is ahead of schedule but the club's medical staff do not expect him to reach his physical peak for another month.[LNB]The 26-year-old has been hampered by two knee operations in the first four months of the year and an adductor injury sustained in Spain's World Cup final victory in July.[LNB] Winner: Torres slams home the winner against West Bromwich[LNB]However, he scored his first Liverpool goal since April on Sunday as they beat West Bromwich, against whom he played 89 minutes.[LNB]Crocked: Torres broke down after an injury in World Cup final[LNB]And head of sports science Peter Brukner believes Torres, who is now away on international duty with Spain, will soon be back in top condition.[LNB]'He's actually slightly ahead of schedule - he played a game earlier than we thought,' said Brukner, referring to the substitute appearance against Arsenal on the opening weekend of the season.[LNB]'He started off with a few minutes, then a few more minutes and then started the last couple of (Barclays Premier League) games.[LNB]'But for a kick on the shin against West Brom he would have played the whole game.[LNB]'We're now at the stage where he can play the whole game.[LNB]'He's still not at his physical peak, that will take another three or four weeks, but I think you can see in every game he's played he's improving.[LNB]'I don't think it will be too long before the old Fernando Torres is back - and I'm looking forward to that.'[LNB] Liverpool stalwart Carragher on brink of signing new Anfield dealCarragher: Owen deserves Anfield respect despite joining rivals UnitedGerrard hails 'fantastic' Carragher ahead of legend's testimonial matchLIVERPOOL FC

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