Source: Team_Talk
Torres strain puts derby outing in doubt
iverpool striker Fernando Torres is a doubt for the Merseyside derby against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday October 17.[LNB] It has been confirmed that Torres has strained an adductor muscle - a similar injury to the one he sustained in the World Cup final.[LNB]The Spain striker limped off after just 10 minutes of the 2-1 Premier League defeat to Blackpool at Anfield on Sunday.[LNB]Manager Roy Hodgson said the 26-year-old had strained his groin but did not know the severity of the injury.[LNB]Torres pulled out of Spain's squad for the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania and Scotland and had a scan at the club's Melwood training ground.[LNB]"Fernando was assessed earlier today at Melwood and underwent a scan this afternoon," said Dr Peter Brukner, head of sports medicine and sports science.[LNB]"He will have intensive treatment over the next couple of weeks but it is too early to say if he will be fit for the game against Everton."[LNB]The forthcoming derby is hugely significant with Liverpool currently wallowing in 18th place in the Premier League after their worst start to a campaign since 1953-54, when they were relegated.[LNB]Everton have also had their difficulties in the current campaign and are just one place above their near-neighbours, on goal difference alone.
