Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is not fit to play in Spain's friendly against Argentina next weekend even though he could feature for his club tomorrow, manager Rafa Benitez has said.
Torres, who has been troubled by a groin injury for the past month, travelled to Spain following Liverpool's 1-1 Champions League draw with Lyon in midweek to see a specialist to ascertain if he needs surgery.
Although Benitez is refusing to rule Torres out of Liverpool's match with Birmingham, he has informed the Spanish national side he does not believe the 25-year-old is fit enough to face Argentina in Madrid on Nov. 14.
"No, I don't think so," Benitez said yesterday when asked whether Torres would play for Spain.