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[corn02]

Torres out for another two weeks.

[FermGael]

Torres out for longer than expected
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/7764335.stm

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres looks set for an increased injury lay-off because of a damaged hamstring.

Torres, 24, had been expected to be out of action for two weeks but has now been told by specialists that he will be out for at least four weeks.

The Spaniard suffered the injury during the Champions League victory against Marseille at Anfield on 26 November.

"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."

Torres has been plagued by hamstring problems over the past 18 months, suffering the injury five times in that period.

Liverpool are currently analysing his training schedule with both club and country in an attempt to resolve the problem.

Benitez had questioned the Spain training regime and believes it could be the cause of his injury.

"He has been injured now three times while with the national team and it is something we have to analyse," he stated.

"We knew they were doing something that is maybe not the best for the player."

It had been hoped he would return by mid December but Torres will now miss Premier League games against Blackburn, Hull, Arsenal and Bolton and Tuesday's Champions League tie against PSV Eindhoven.

He could return for the trip to Newcastle on 28 December.

Liverpool have struggled in recent weeks in the absence of last season's top scorer, with new signing Robbie Keane still finding his form since his £20m move from Tottenham in the summer.

The Reds currently top the Premier League but have drawn their last two home games without scoring a goal.

Torres himself is committed to returning to the side to boost their title credentials.

He said: "The only thing to do is to get on with the rehabilitation and make sure that I come back when I am ready and not too soon."

[nifan]

Feck.
Really hope Keane can pull his finger out.
Hes been poor recently, too much finger wagging and complaining, but he has the ability to put a run together.

[Chrisowc]

Feck.
Really hope Keane can pull his finger out.
Hes been poor recently, too much finger wagging and complaining, but he has the ability to put a run together.

He seems to be feeling sorry for himself too.  He needs to get the head up and get stuck in, we can't afford to having him sulking round the place.

[corn02]

Feck.
Really hope Keane can pull his finger out.
Hes been poor recently, too much finger wagging and complaining, but he has the ability to put a run together.

He seems to be feeling sorry for himself too.  He needs to get the head up and get stuck in, we can't afford to having him sulking round the place.

He is sulking, but it is probably furstration with himself. Tevez got four last night, it should change his season. Keane has had false dawns against West Brom, Athletico and PSV. But I believe a goal on Saturday could be key.

[The Real Laoislad]

Feck.
Really hope Keane can pull his finger out.
Hes been poor recently, too much finger wagging and complaining, but he has the ability to put a run together.

He seems to be feeling sorry for himself too.  He needs to get the head up and get stuck in, we can't afford to having him sulking round the place.

He is sulking, but it is probably furstration with himself. Tevez got four last night, it should change his season. Keane has had false dawns against West Brom, Athletico and PSV. But I believe a goal on Saturday could be key.

In fairness to Keane it must be frustrating to be hauled off after 60mins in every game and to see Djimi Traore wannabes coming on to replace you.
I would love to see a Babel/Keane partnership up front until El Nino comes back

[corn02]

Feck.
Really hope Keane can pull his finger out.
Hes been poor recently, too much finger wagging and complaining, but he has the ability to put a run together.

He seems to be feeling sorry for himself too.  He needs to get the head up and get stuck in, we can't afford to having him sulking round the place.

He is sulking, but it is probably furstration with himself. Tevez got four last night, it should change his season. Keane has had false dawns against West Brom, Athletico and PSV. But I believe a goal on Saturday could be key.

In fairness to Keane it must be frustrating to be hauled off after 60mins in every game and to see Djimi Traore wannabes coming on to replace you.
I would love to see a Babel/Keane partnership up front until El Nino comes back

Here is a solution. Stop playing shit. I know the service was bad the other night, but he has been awful. I believe N'Gog would have scored at least one of the ones Keane missed.

[gawa316]

The Liverpool team in full: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Hyypia, Insua, Benayoun, Mascherano, Alonso, Babel, Gerrard, Kuyt.

Subs: Cavalieri, Keane, Dossena, Agger, Riera, Lucas, El Zhar.

Few surprises in there

[Stalin]

Unreal team isnt it! Im excited! Hope it doesnt backfire.

[StGallsGAA]

Torres out for longer than expected

I head from a mate in Liverpool 2 weeks ago when Torres was injured that it was much more than a normal hamstring.  Rumour is the tendon/ligment is detached and will take months rather than weeks to heal

[corn02]

Werid team, different. Not sure in a good way or a bad way. Babel and Yossi have to step up. Gerrard in the advanced role is crucial in these types of games. Hyypia in isno problem, he 'll be ojk I would imagine.

Any streams?

[corn02]

Torres out for longer than expected

I head from a mate in Liverpool 2 weeks ago when Torres was injured that it was much more than a normal hamstring.  Rumour is the tendon/ligment is detached and will take months rather than weeks to heal

Well rumour has it that the six weeks thing is bullshit and he may be back for Arsenal.

[Stalin]

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=25787&part=sports

use the first sopcast link

[Minus15]

cant get any links workin at all. any help??

[J70]

Nice second goal from Benayoun. Should be three points at 2-0 up, but this has been a very workmanlike performance from Liverpool. Not complaining about winning away to Blackburn though (assuming disaster doesn't strike in the last ten!). Hopefully this will get things moving again, but the goals are still a big worry.