Pure delight: Fernando Torres lifts the World Cup trophy in Johannesburg
Pain game: Torres is taken off the field on a stretcher after being injured
Liverpool received a huge boost in their bid to hold on to Fernando Torres after the striker was pictured with a Reds scarf draped around his neck in the World Cup celebrations.
Torres was spotted in the jubliant dressing room with the Liverpool scarf on his shoulders as he cradled the World Cup trophy in the aftermath of their victory over Holland in Johannesburg.
Barclays Premier League rivals Chelsea are desperate to bring him to Stamford Bridge this summer as they attempt to take advantage of Liverpool's failure to qualify for the Champions League.
The champions have already lodged a formal £40million bid for Torres, who has also attracted interest from Manchester City and Barcelona.
But his gesture could be viewed as an act of commitment to Liverpool as fears heighten over his future.
The Liverpool website certainly interpreted the pictures as a sign of him staying at the club. In an article headlined 'Best pic you'll see all year', it started: 'Fernando Torres showed football fans across the globe how much he loves Liverpool by parading the World Cup while wearing a Reds scarf.'
Meanwhile, Torres is set to discover how long he will be sidelined with the groin injury he appeared to suffer in the final.
Although Torres was left reeling in agony on the pitch after pullin up in extra-time, he was later spotted walking freely in the celebrations.
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