If Fernando Torres does not improve, he will not play for Spain in Euro 2012 – Vicente del Bosque
The 61-year-old has faith in the out-of-form forward, but recognised that without regular games and goals for Chelsea, he would not feature in his plans for Poland & Ukraine
SOURCE: GOAL
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has admitted that Fernando Torres faces the prospect of missing out on a place at Euro 2012, as the Chelsea man continues to struggle for form and goals in the Premier League.
The former Atletico Madrid star has been below par since completing a transfer to Stamford Bridge from Liverpool, scoring just five times in all competitions and regularly featuring on the bench.
Torres was a key part of the Spain team that lifted the 2008 European Championship, but Del Bosque affirmed that if he did not see an improvement, it would be hard for the striker to feature in his plans for the upcoming tournament.
"It's a concern. He isn't playing much. There are five months to go to the European Championships, in which everything can turn around," Del Bosque told AS.
"But if the situation doesn't change it's going to be difficult for him. Fernando deserves respect for his career and he has our confidence. But if he doesn't play... well, time will tell.
"If he plays and he's fine he will go to the Euros. He has contributed to the success we've had and he has some leeway."
Torres has appeared 37 times for Chelsea since completing a move in January 2011.
