Fernando Torres limps out of Liverpool's FA Cup defeat to Reading. A scan has revealed a torn cartilage which will sideline him for six weeks.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
Liverpool today revealed the extent of the injuries sustained by Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard and Yossi Benayoun in the FA Cup defeat by against Reading last night.
A club spokesman said: "Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres both underwent scans earlier today after coming off in the FA Cup tie against Reading.
"Steven has a hamstring strain and will be out for a fortnight, while Fernando has torn a cartilage in his right knee. The injury will require surgery and he is expected to be sidelined for six weeks.
"Yossi Benayoun also suffered a fractured rib in the game and will be unavailable for between three and four weeks."