Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could be out for three to four weeks with the hamstring problem sustained on England duty, according to the club’s medical team.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres’ return to full fitness is ahead of schedule but the club’s medical staff do not expect him to reach his physical peak for another month.

Liverpool could today learn the extent of the injury sustained by striker Fernando Torres in the World Cup final.

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani has completely recovered from the ankle problem which hampered his first season at Anfield, according to the club’s new medical chief.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces a race against time to be fit for Spain’s opening match at next month’s World Cup, according to the club’s new head of sports medicine and sports science, Peter Brukner.