Liverpool are hopeful that striker Fernando Torres could be for the Premier League start next month after sustaining an injury in the World Cup with Spain. Torres, who came on as a late substitute in Spain's 1-0 final win over Holland, sustained a thigh muscle tear in extra time. "The initial assessment was he had a mild adductor tear and the Spanish medical staff didn't consider it to be too serious at the time," Liverpool head of sports science and medicine Peter Brukner told Liverpoolfc.tv. "He had an MRI scan yesterday which confirmed a small tear. He should be able to resume training within two to three weeks and be able to play again within three to four weeks." Liverpool open their season against Arsenal on August 14th.
