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Torres: I'll be fit for Sunday

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes he has every chance of playing at Chelsea on Sunday despite coming off in Spain's 1-0 friendly victory over France on Wednesday night.

The 23-year-old came off in some discomfort after just 23 minutes but he insists it was his decision to be substituted and - although he is set to undergo a scan on Thursday at the club's Melwood training ground - he is keen to face Avram Grant's side.

"I preferred not to risk it. I demanded the change," he said. "I will have medical tests but I intend to play on Sunday against Chelsea."

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