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Torres suffers injury for Liverpool but still called up by Spain

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres sustained ligament damage in his ankle on Saturday but will still clock on for international duty this week.

The club has confirmed that Torres suffered damage but will link up with Spain ahead of their friendly with Portugal at the Estadio da Luz on Wednesday.

"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," read a Liverpool statement.

"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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