Liverpool FC have confirmed that striker Fernando Torres will undergo surgery on a knee injury later this evening.
A club spokesman said: "Fernando saw a specialist in Spain earlier today and it was decided that he would need surgery on a torn cartilage in his right knee.
"This will be carried out later tonight.* We cannot comment ahead of the operation, but as a guide, the usual rehabilitation period for this type of procedure is around six weeks."
Torres to undergo surgery - Liverpool FC