***European Soccer Thread***

John Henry: Liverpool Unlikely To Buy During Winter Transfer Window

In an interview with Red and White Kop (a Liverpool fan website), the Red Sox owner admitted the squad needs upgrading but would prefer to do so at the end of the season.

"We saw a certain team on the field against Chelsea last week that showed what they can do. We also know how competitive the EPL is this year."

"There are no guaranteed matches any longer for any club. This club can be better. Blaming the manager or any one particular player is simply wrong."

"This club needs to play up to their potential every match. If they don't, they won't win."

"That said, we have work to do and must invest in this club to improve it on the field. Can that be successfully done in January? A number of people I've talked with doubt it. Most people seem to think it will be the summer before we can really begin to improve."

"So the players - all 11 each week - have to be on the same page every match and have to live up to the history and respect this club has engendered - no matter what."

 
Diego Milito Out 2 Weeks With Strained Hamstring

The striker suffered the strain during their 1-0 loss to AC Milan on Sunday. A statement on the club's official website reads: "The Argentine striker had instead suffered a first degree muscle pull at the base of his left hamstring."

 
Torres Injures Ankle During Loss To Stoke

A statement on Liverpool's official website reads: "Fernando Torres sustained an ankle ligament strain during Saturday's clash with Stoke City - but the striker will still join up with the Spain squad for their international with Portugal."

"The Reds' medical team have been in contact with their Spanish counterparts to keep them up to date on the 26-year-old's condition."

"Torres will have the injury further assessed by the Spanish medical staff ahead of the friendly in Lisbon on Wednesday."

 
Glen Johnson Wants To Leave Liverpool

According to The Mirror, Johnson has told his representatives to schedule a meeting with Hodgson and the club's new director of football strategy, Damien Comolli, to sort out the situation. This comes after Hodgson publicly stated Johnson is not worthy of a spot in England's starting 11. Johnson has played just 7 league games so far this season.

 
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Inter's Philippe Coutinho Pulls Hamstring

A statement on the club's official website reads: "Strain to his right-leg hamstring - this is the result of the exams on Coutinho by Inter's medical staff."

"The midfielder injured himself at the Angelo Moratti training centre this morning during an exercise with the ball in which he clash with a team-mate."

Despite their statement, Inter did not reveal an estimated time for recovery.

 
English FA To Pay Liverpool Compensation Following Steven Gerrard’s Hamstring Injury During England/France Friendly

Liverpool are set to pocket $500,000 from the English FA following the injury Steven Gerrard picked up while playing for England in Wednesday night's friendly against France.

The FA's insurers will pay a sum that covers Gerrard's wages while he is injured. An estimation of four weeks on the sidelines means the figure will be around $500,000.

 
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