RAFA BENITEZ’S Kop crisis deepened last night as he admitted Fernando Torres may need an operation.

The Spanish striker is battling a damaged groin and surgery could KO him for two months. Steven Gerrard might also go under the knife on Thursday if a scan on his groin confirms the worst.

Liverpool boss Benitez will play Torres in Lyon tomorrow, despite his injury. (Huh!)

But he said: “We are trying to manage, as he was close to having an operation. Two days after the Fulham game, he is still feeling something. (more…)

from espn

Liverpool will have Steven Gerrard back in their ranks for Tuesday night’s Champions League showdown with Lyon after he trained on Monday morning, but Fernando Torres misses out again. The Reds’ skipper, along with striker Torres, was forced to sit out Saturday’s defeat at Sunderland with a groin injury but has returned to the squad to face the French outfit. (more…)

Want to compete with the Barclay’s Premiership on a global scale? According to Spanish International Fernando Torres, a good place to start is looking at kickoff times locally compared to what time the game would show in the Far East.

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The Spanish footballing sensation joined Liverpool for a club record £26.5million and his impact was devastating. He marked his first season with a stunning 33 goals.

Now, the fiercely private footballer, who is known as El Nino, reveals the secrets of his life in England in a book serialised this week by the Mirror. Torres: El Nino tells the story of his first two years in England and of his determination to leave a lasting legacy at Liverpool.

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Pretty dope and unique spot by Nike.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez hasn’t been afraid of letting everyone know where he stands on pretty much everything this season and this time it’s no different when discussing why his team has fallen behind Manchester United in the Premiership standings.

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UPDATE - Fernando Torres‘ hamstring injury is worse than first feared and the Spanish International is out for a minimum of four weeks and Liverpool refusing to put a time table on the 24 year olds return.

“We first said two to three weeks but do not want to put a time on it now,” said Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.  “He will come back when he is ready. We will not rush him back.”

“We want to resolve this problem once and for all and we will make sure we do that.”

Liverpool are currently top of the table, but have drawn their last two home matches without scoring a goal.

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