Rafa Waits On Torres Injury
Fernando Torres became the latest casualty of the international break, suffering what is thought to be a torn thigh muscle in Spain’s encounter with Belgium last night.
The Liverpool striker lasted just 17 minutes of that game before being replaced. Liverpool are yet to confirm any further details to this injury, but Spanish medical officials have offered their early opinion…
“He has intense pain in the back part of the thigh,” remarked the Spanish team doctor. “It is difficult to diagnose now if it is a strain or a small tear. If it is a strain, he could be out for about a week.”
Torres will be a major doubt for the home game with Wigan this weekend and for the Champions League clash with Atlético Madrid. With Chelsea looming the weekend after, Rafa will be very concerned that this injury doesn’t result in a prolonged absence.
This is certainly a major frustration for Torres’ fantasy owners, who have just seen him spark into life over the past two Premiership matches with 4 goals against Everton and City.
Ryan Babel also picked up an injury last night in Holland’s 1-0 win over Norway. He was subbed on 27 mintues and must also be a doubt for the Wigan game. That leaves Rafa with a likely front pairing of Keane and Kuyt against Bruce’s men. Neither of those are likely to offer compensation to Torres owners, or attract new interest, despite Kuyt being classed as a midfielder in the Fantasy Premier League.
We can only wait on more information and hope for the best.
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will he possibly push gerrard upfront, behind keane? similar to last year?
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Reply by Andrew on October 16 9:31 am:
I reckon that could be quite likely. Rafa has options, but all we really know is that Keane will be the main striker and the pressure will be on him to get the goals when Torres isn’t playing.
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While i never normally like seeing a good player get injured, as an Everton fan and the only person at the top of my league without him, Im hoping its terminal!
Damn, FPL is making me evil
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lets hope for the best………1-2 months
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Just great news. I really needed to hear that. Submitted my 3 transfers last night and Torries is in my team. Hope he recovers quickly.
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Reply by Alexi on October 16 8:57 am:
serves u right for making 3 transfers before the end oif international break! why did u do it if there werent many prices moving?
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Im in the Sun dreamteam. Didnt even know about it until 11pm last night. Needed Ronaldo in. Got shot of J T, Modric and Bent. Torries will be back, fingers crossed.
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thing is bbc reported that Robbie Keane went off injured, though no word from that on the Liverpool site…. so Wigan could be an even tighter affair than anticipated.
Neeeeed Torres back for the Chelsea game.
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Reply by Marknlard on October 16 10:55 am:
Someone on here said they saw highlights and Keane was walking off quite happily at the final whistle. He wasn’t subbed.
Torres is a concern.
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Let’s hope Torres is out till Christmas!
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Reply by Kevin on October 16 12:17 pm:
Impossible!
I like torres!
Will torres get more goals than CR this season??
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Good news, its a strain. Might even make the Wigan game :-).
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Reply by AFski on October 16 11:47 am:
Are you serious? how do you know, have you got a hotline in to Rafa?
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Apparently its a slight tear and he’ll be out for a couple of weeks at least.
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