Injured Torres doubtful for Merseyside derby

(GSM) – Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is doubtful to play in the most significant Merseyside derby for years after it was confirmed he had strained an adductor muscle.

The Spain striker limped off after just 10 minutes of his side’s 2-1 defeat to Blackpool at Anfield with manager Roy Hodgson being unawares of the extent of injury sustained by the 26-year-old.

Torres pulled out of Spain’s squad for the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania and Scotland on Monday and had a scan at the club’s Melwood training ground.

“Fernando was assessed earlier today at Melwood and underwent a scan this afternoon,” said Dr Peter Brukner, head of sports medicine and sports science.

“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.”