Fernando Torres has withdrawn from the Spain squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania and Scotland.

Injuries pile up for world champions

Fernando Torres has withdrawn from the Spain squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania and Scotland. The Liverpool striker was forced off with a groin problem after just ten minutes of his side's shock 2-1 defeat to Blackpool on Sunday. Torres' injury has been assessed by the Spanish medical staff and he has been forced to pull out of the world champions' squad. Liverpool are still waiting to find out the full extent of the problem and how long their star striker might be sidelined for as they look to turnaround their horrendous start to the season. Spain will also be without Barcelona forward Pedro and Sevilla winger Jesus Navas after they picked up knocks over the weekend. Vincente Del Bosque is already without Barcelona schemer Xavi and Arsenal ace Cesc Fabregas for the two games against Lithuania and Scotland. Del Bosque has drafted in Valencia duo Pablo Hernandez and Aritz Aduriz and Villarreal pair Borja Valero and Bruno Soriano to provide cover for the latest withdrawals.