Redman in wales wrote:Liverpool hit by Torres setback
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres looks set for an increased injury lay-off because of a damaged hamstring.
Torres, 24, had been expected to be out of action for two weeks but has now been told by specialists that he will be out for at least four weeks.
The Spaniard suffered the injury during the Champions League victory against Marseille at Anfield on 26 November.
"We first said two to three weeks, but we do not want to put a time on it now," said Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez.
"He will come back when he is ready, We will not rush him back," added Benitez.
"We want to resolve this problem once and for all, and we will make sure we do that."
Torres has been plagued by hamstring problems over the past 18 months, suffering the injury five times in that period.
Liverpool are currently analysing his training schedule with both club and country in an attempt to resolve the problem.
It had been hoped he would return by mid December but Torres will now miss Premier League games against Blackburn, Hull, Arsenal and Bolton.
He could return for the trip to Newcastle on 28 December.
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bbc sport
Good management in theory.
Lets see if he sticks to it. If it was me I'd give him time to recover, then two weeks off before he starts training again. All in I would be expecting him back boxing day at the earliest.