MEXICO CITY (AP) -Pachuca coach Guillermo Rivarola says American midfielder Jose Francisco Torres has an injured right hamstring and could be sidelined for a few weeks.

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Torres sustained the injury against Queretaro in the second round of league matches, but the strain took its toll last weekend and forced the U.S. national player to come out during the second half against Atlante.

Rivarola told reporters on Thursday that the player, known as ``El Gringo,'' will be missed, particularly because his play at midfield has been improving. Torres was on the roster for the last two U.S. World Cup qualifies and is expected to be in the mix for a spot on the U.S. team for this year's tournament in South Africa.