Torres to undergo surgery

(GSM) – Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is set to undergo surgery on his troublesome knee later in the evening bringing a pre-mature end to his season and possibly denting his chances to make it for the World Cup.

Reds boss Rafael Benitez had already admitted earlier that he was unsure whether Torres would be able to play again this season.

Torres had missed Liverpool’s draw with Fulham last weekend as a result of the knee injury and was due to return to Spain to see a specialist for a second time this week.

But the volcanic ash cloud that has been causing travel chaos across Europe delayed Torres’ trip.

However, the club’s website released a short statement confirming the news that the 26-year-old will be undergoing surgery.

A club spokesman said: “Fernando saw a specialist in Spain earlier today and it was decided that he would need surgery on a torn cartilage in his right knee.

“This will be carried out later tonight. We cannot comment ahead of the operation, but as a guide, the usual rehabilitation period for this type of procedure is around six weeks.”