Daftar Hotel - Fernando Torres is still shining at this World Cup but the hero of Spain's Euro 2008 seems to have recovered and are in the best condition to face a big 16 game against Portugal, local time Tuesday or Wednesday (30 / 6) early morning hrs.
Hotel di Palembang - After foot surgery some time before the start of the tournament, Torres was overshadowed by his partner David Villa in Group H of three championships and European championship and then he again showed his health.
When Villa scored three goals, including two beautiful goals in South Africa, Torres wasted chances and he was covered by a few players who perform brilliantly while scoring during the Euro 2008 win against Germany in the final.
"It's not easy to perform again as usual after surgery," said 26-year-old player in a radio interview with Spain, Saturday.
"I think I still need a little time to go there before I recovered 100 percent, although I feel already can do," he said.
Coach Vicente del Bosque seems to still believe in Torres and Villa in a two-point victory after Spain attack and the first team to break down the goalkeeper of Portugal in the World Cup.
Spain coach declared so expect the flow of attacks so they can create goals by Torres, for sorely needed to open a line of sharp attacks the opponent is strong enough to survive.
"The most important thing, he played in three group stage matches, he has been engaged in preparing and has added well," said Del Bosque told reporters on Saturday.
"He probably will not score goals but he helped his friend stand in line to break the opponent," he said, "And when he made the distance with his opponent he had become very dangerous."
Spain and Portugal, who had never met in the final, knowing that a victory at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, will meet the winner of another duel between Paraguay and Japan, in the last eight.
Del Bosque trainer and coach Carlos Queiroz of Portugal are both face the problem of injured players. Spanish midfielder, Xabi Alonso, it is feared missing with ankle trouble when against Chile. While the Portugal winger Danny struggled to overcome pain in his left thigh.
Midfielder Deco has successfully overcome the pain in the hips which makes it not go down the field at the end of Portugal's two matches in Group G. Defender in midfield Spain, Raul Albiol, the substitutes are still not down, even had to rest due to injury while practicing.
Portugal was also bothered by the problem because the seven players to get a green card. They are Cristiano Ronaldo, Pedro Mendes, Hugo Almeida, Pepe, Tiago, Fabio Coentrao and Duda, whereas Spain is still yet to receive a demerit.
Midfielder Javi Martinez, who apparently will replace Alonso in the composition of the Spanish players. 21-year-old player was a surprise entry team, although only three times to appear to defend skuat Matador. Now he has a chance to prove, Del Bosque no wrong choice.
