Source: Liverpool_Echo
Spain say Liverpool FC forward Fernando Torres will not pull out of final World Cup qualifier
THE Spanish football federation insist Liverpool forward Fernando Torres will not pull out of the squad for their final World Cup qualifier against Bosnia-Herzegovina.[LNB]Torres has had some problems in his adductor muscle over the past week and, although he still played 53 minutes of Spain's victory over Armenia on Saturday, there was speculation he would withdraw from the squad after he was forced to sit out training.[LNB]However, the striker underwent medical tests yesterday and the federation have confirmed he will remain with his international team-mates.[LNB]'Fernando Torres will not abandon the Spain camp as several media outlets have said,' read a statement on the federation website.[LNB]'The forward, who has been hindered by some adductor pain, underwent a scan after lunch which showed encouraging results.[LNB]'The player has improved thanks to the physiotherapy carried out by the medical staff and we are studying the possibility of the player participating in part of the afternoon training session.'[LNB]Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has assured Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez he will not risk Torres tomorrow if there is the slightest doubt over his fitness.[LNB]There was a suggestion that Del Bosque could opt not to take the forward to Bosnia after allowing Carles Puyol, Carlos Marchena, Xavi, Dani Guiza and Cesc Fabregas to pull out the squad.[LNB]However, despite La Roja having already qualified after winning all their games in Group Five, the Spain boss remains firm that Torres will play if fit.[LNB]'Torres is in very good hands here,' Del Bosque said.
