Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has urged Liverpool FC to delay Fernando Torres’ return from injury.
The striker resumed training in midweek following a lay-off with a knee problem and is line to return for the clash with Wigan Athletic on 8 March.
Del Bosque’s Spain are amongst the favourites to take the Word Cup crown in July and he knows he needs a fully-firing Torres if they are to be world champions.
He told the News of the World: "The fewer games Fernando plays for his club, the better it will be for us.
"We want him not to play too many games, to recover completely for the World Cup and have had some rest in between. We'd like him fresh for the tournament.
"That can only be good news for Spain. We hope Liverpool's loss will be our gain.
"Fernando Torres represents a crucial part of our squad."
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