Striker Fernando Torres has denied putting country before club after having a second knee operation which ended his Liverpool season.

A bad weekend for Liverpool was compounded after their worst fears were realised when striker Fernando Torres was ruled out of the rest of the season.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after it was confirmed he would undergo surgery on his troublesome knee injury later tonight.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez insists he is more concerned about the fitness of striker Fernando Torres than he is by the news the club has been put up for sale.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres returns to the club's Melwood training ground tomorrow where his injured right knee will continue to be assessed.

Fernando Torres could return to action as early as next week, according to the specialist treating the Liverpool striker’s latest knee injury.

LIVERPOOL will play a waiting game with the fitness of a string of top stars, including Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, as they prepare for Monday’s home clash with Birmingham.

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has confirmed he will not be undergoing an operation on his damaged knee.

RAFAEL BENITEZ hopes striker Fernando Torres will be back in action in a fortnight — and soon afterwards may have the world player-of-the-year award in the bag for good measure.

Rafael Benitez hopes striker Fernando Torres will be back in action in a fortnight – and soon afterwards may have the world player-of-the-year award in the bag for good measure.

Newcastle will resume talks with Barcelona over their move for Brazilian defender Edmilson on Monday.

Barcelona look set to be without Samuel Eto’o for five months after the striker underwent knee surgery today.