Rafa voices Torres concerns
29 Nov 2008 - 10:25:07
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is planning an overhaul of the medical treatment given to striker Fernando Torres due to the Spaniard's recurring hamstring problems.
The 24-year-old is set to miss several weeks after suffering renewed problems in the 1-0 midweek Champions League win at home to Marseille, with Benitez concerned at a catalogue of setbacks.
He said: "Fernando had no such muscle or hamstring problems while with Atletico Madrid.
"I am a little disappointed, but all I can do is move forward. It is worrying me because it has happened a few times.
"After this latest injury the important thing is to recover without rushing a comeback date and trying to make sure it does not happen again.
"We are very disappointed with the situation. We have to analyse why it has happened. We have been working with prevention exercises in the past and still we have the same problem.
"The doctor and the physio were both working very hard with Fernando and they are both first-class, but now it is the same situation.
"Everything was under control, but maybe against Marseille he was tired towards the end of the match and that is when it happened again. He went on a sprint and pulled something.
"Now we will have to start all over again to try to solve this problem. Because it has happened again and again we must analyse the small things.
"Maybe the way you walk, maybe your footwear or the exercises you do.
"I have talked to Fernando looking for a solution and also with the doctor and the physio staff.
"We must solve this, it is not a serious injury, more one that is difficult to cure."