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Watch Bristol City vs Leicester City Live StreamingTorres returned to training in midweek following a lay-off with a knee problem and is line to return for the clash with Wigan on March 8.
European champions Spain are amongst the favourites to take the Word Cup crown in July and 59-year-old Del Bosque insists his country's chances would improve by Torres being kept out of action.
The comments could anger Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez, who has seen his talisman play just 21 times this season.
He has notched 12 goals during an injury-ravaged campaign that has seen the club struggle to hold on to the coveted fourth Champions League place.
Torres' recent battle with a groin problem was sustained whilst on international duty with Spain, reigniting the club versus country row that provides the backdrop to national team fixtures.
But del Bosque wants the 25-year-old to play less for the Merseysiders in an attempt to keep him in top condition for this summer's finals in South Africa.
