Source: Daily_Mail
Star striker Torres denied summer break as Liverpool Thai up July tour
Liverpool are in advanced talks to visit Thailand this summer despite political unrest inthe country. And star striker Fernando Torres will have to join his team-mates on the trip just three weeks after playing for Spain in the Confederations Cup. [LNB]Heading for meltdown: Fernando Torres[LNB]An announcement this week is set to confirm Liverpool will play against Thailand's national team, managed by Everton and England favourite Peter Reid, in Bangkok, on July 22. [LNB]Two protesters were killed there last week as 100,000 anti-Government demonstrators called for the return to power of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. [LNB]In November, mass protests saw parliament surrounded and the country's main airport closed.[LNB]Despite this, talks have continued for Liverpool to play there before heading for a match in Singapore on July 26. A source said: 'There will be a contingency planwritten into the contract if things flare up.'[LNB]Although the Far East tour will be lucrative for Liverpool, there will be anxiety among fans about following their team to Bangkok. An additional concern for manager Rafa Benitez is the required presence of his Spanish players Torres, Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa and Pepe Reina, who will hardly get a break this summer.[LNB] Itandje says 'sorry' for Hillsborough tribute antics after being suspendedLIVERPOOL FC
