“Fernando Torres could be fit for the start of the season after it emerged the thigh injury that ended his involvement in the World Cup final was not as serious as had been feared. Torres suffered only a small tear to his left thigh after coming on as a late substitute in Spain’s 1-0 victory over Holland. He has been told to have three weeks of complete rest and will then undergo a specially tailored rehabilitation programme aimed at getting him fit for Liverpool’s opening game against Arsenal on 15 August – if he decides to stay at Anfield in the face of persistent interest from Chelsea.” (Guardian)