Reds confirm Torres injury blow

14 November 2010 13:01
iverpool have confirmed that Fernando Torres sustained ankle ligament damage during their 2-0 loss at Stoke City on Saturday.[LNB] However, the problem is only thought to be a strain and at the moment Torres is still set to link-up with Spain ahead of their international with Portugal next week.[LNB]Liverpool have already been in touch with Spain's medical team and they have confirmed he will travel to Lisbon next week. [LNB]A Liverpool statement read: "Fernando Torres sustained an ankle ligament strain during Saturday's clash with Stoke City - but the striker will still join up with the Spain squad for their international with Portugal.[LNB]"The Reds' medical team have been in contact with their Spanish counterparts to keep them up to date on the 26-year-old's condition.[LNB]"Torres will have the injury further assessed by the Spanish medical staff ahead of the friendly in Lisbon on Wednesday."

Source: Team_Talk