Liverpool have confirmed that Fernando Torres
sustained ankle ligament damage during the 2-0 defeat at Stoke on
Saturday.
The problem is only thought to be a strain and Torres is still
set to meet with Spain ahead of their international friendly with
Portugal next week.
Liverpool have already been in touch with Spain's medical team
and they have confirmed he will travel to Lisbon next week.
A Liverpool statement read: "Fernando Torres sustained an ankle
ligament strain during Saturday's clash with Stoke City - but the
striker will still join up with the Spain squad for their
international with Portugal.
"The Reds' medical team have been in contact with their Spanish
counterparts to keep them up to date on the 26-year-old's
condition.
"Torres will have the injury further assessed by the Spanish
medical staff ahead of the friendly in Lisbon on Wednesday."
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