Fernando Torres Battling To Stay Fit At Liverpool

"I need to keep working three, four or five hours more than the rest of the squad because I need to keep recovering for the rest of the season.

"It's a difficult time but it's worth it if I want to play. I do the normal training session with my team-mates, but before and after I have to do treatment, exercises and gym work to make my leg strong enough.

"We are doing a good job and I'm feeling nothing bad in my leg. I have been able to play 90 minutes in the last four games so I'm really happy with the progression.

"Maybe I'll have to do this all season.

"One of the reasons I'm working really hard is because I know in this situation Liverpool need every player fit."

Torres is grateful to the Anfield medical staff for their work with him over the last two seasons.

"Without their help maybe I'd not be playing, so thanks to all the physios and medical staff."

The Spaniard is also well aware that being careful and looking after himself properly will be key to his future career.

"The last two seasons have been the first time I've had consecutive injuries.

"Always when the team is not in the best moment it's frustrating if you can't help your teammates. It's really hard watching the games from the stands.

"I'm not old but I'm not that young, so I need to look after myself with extra work. I know I have to work harder in order to play three games a week until the end of my career. I need to work harder than before."

Zack Wilson, Goal.com UK