Mis-firing Torres

[The Big Drog 1,110]

There was a couple of big problems last season that prohibited him from showing his best form. Probably the biggeszt of those was the niggling injuries, he has since let it be known that he was struggling with injuries over the course of the season that all stemmed from him being rushed back far too season in an attempt to play in the World Cup and then picking up an injury at the World Cup itself. That had a huge effect on his season. The other big problem was the shape and pattern of our play, at Liverpool he is used to a lot quicker phases and a more direct style, at Chelsea, with our long, slow passing phases and methodical approach, it was difficult for him to adapt. Also the lack of a playmaker in our side hardly aided him and the lack of real wingers in our side really doesn't help either, if we had true wingers it would stretch an opposition back four and create more space between the wing back and centre back for Torres to move into, unfortunately for us, too often Malouda and Anelka want to drop deep in behind the main striker and the opposition back four are able to tuck in together and create a solid unit. Other problems were Drogba's presence which can hardly have been good for his confidence and the scrunity of him from the media and Ancelotti who seemed to lose total faith in him in the end.

Personally I think he will be a hit next season, this will be the first actual pre season he has had in a long time, he will have been able to have a long break to rejuvenate himself so I really expect him to start next season in the best physical shape he has been in for years. He will be working under a new manager so thats a new beginning and hopefully by the time the season starts we will have signed a couple of new players that suit the way he plays and he can start next season safe in the knowledge that he is Chelsea's main man. I dont think there is any doubting the class of Fernando Torres, its simply a matter of time until he reaches top form once again and I expect that time to come starting next season.

[Henri 115]

There was a couple of big problems last season that prohibited him from showing his best form. Probably the biggeszt of those was the niggling injuries, he has since let it be known that he was struggling with injuries over the course of the season that all stemmed from him being rushed back far too season in an attempt to play in the World Cup and then picking up an injury at the World Cup itself. That had a huge effect on his season. The other big problem was the shape and pattern of our play, at Liverpool he is used to a lot quicker phases and a more direct style, at Chelsea, with our long, slow passing phases and methodical approach, it was difficult for him to adapt. Also the lack of a playmaker in our side hardly aided him and the lack of real wingers in our side really doesn't help either, if we had true wingers it would stretch an opposition back four and create more space between the wing back and centre back for Torres to move into, unfortunately for us, too often Malouda and Anelka want to drop deep in behind the main striker and the opposition back four are able to tuck in together and create a solid unit. Other problems were Drogba's presence which can hardly have been good for his confidence and the scrunity of him from the media and Ancelotti who seemed to lose total faith in him in the end.

Personally I think he will be a hit next season, this will be the first actual pre season he has had in a long time, he will have been able to have a long break to rejuvenate himself so I really expect him to start next season in the best physical shape he has been in for years. He will be working under a new manager so thats a new beginning and hopefully by the time the season starts we will have signed a couple of new players that suit the way he plays and he can start next season safe in the knowledge that he is Chelsea's main man. I dont think there is any doubting the class of Fernando Torres, its simply a matter of time until he reaches top form once again and I expect that time to come starting next season.

How many fucking Torres topics about this and that do we need?. GIVE THE KID SOME SPACE AND BELIVES!,

He will hit hard next season, and all your none belivers!. :censored:

[TomCFC 357]

How many fucking Torres topics about this and that do we need?. GIVE THE KID SOME SPACE AND BELIVES!,

He will hit hard next season, and all your none belivers!. :censored:

Erm, that's exactly what the post you quoted meant. It is positive and hopeful.

[Kostas 1,468]

Think he hit Reply instead of Add Reply.

[Guest justin_3d]

How many fucking Torres topics about this and that do we need?. GIVE THE KID SOME SPACE AND BELIVES!,

He will hit hard next season, and all your none belivers!. :censored:

I will be a none believer till he help us win the CL.

PL, FA, a Carling....been done before. He was brought in to win the big one like Carlo. And if he can't deliver he should get the sack!

[Joker10 946]

I blame Carlo for the mis-firing Torres. Torres lacked confidence and Carlo didn't do him any favor and his decision making was idiotic. He started Torres in high pressure games against excellent teams like Pool,United, City and Spuds. While he benched Torres against some of the poorest side in the PL and those games gave him a better chance to regain his confidence and score goals.

If it was under another manger Torres would've found the back of the net a lot more. Another reason why i am so glad the overrated Carlo is sacked.

[Blue In Green 86]

We did not get to see Torres in full last year. He was obviously suffering from fatigue and low confidence. I imagine AVB gave him a blank slate. That, added with a summer of rest should mean an improved and once again lethal Torres.

(It better mean an improved and once again lethal Torres. That £50 million will end up being the biggest waste of money in the history of football if he keeps playing like he did after he transferred.)

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Anyone else hear the talk that he is to be given his own fitness coach?

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Anyone else hear the talk that he is to be given his own fitness coach?

http://forum.talkchelsea.net/topic/10315-official-rdm-and-steve-holland-appointed-assistant-coaches/page__st__120

[lionsden 4,689]

Torres showed nothing last season to suggest that he would/might return to his best next season. if we want to base his resurgence next season on reputation and age then may I suggest Ronaldinho, kaka, Robinho,Ribery et al.I'm sure those names ring a bell. when I accurately predicted the decline of kaka and Adriano (inter) a couple of years back, some of my colleagues thought I had lost my mind. But for the sake of this great club, I hope Torres proves me wrong next season

[Guest justin_3d]

Torres showed nothing last season to suggest that he would/might return to his best next season. if we want to base his resurgence next season on reputation and age then may I suggest Ronaldinho, kaka, Robinho,Ribery et al.I'm sure those names ring a bell. when I accurately predicted the decline of kaka and Adriano (inter) a couple of years back, some of my colleagues thought I had lost my mind. But for the sake of this great club, I hope Torres proves me wrong next season

I hope he proves me wrong as well.

[Guest justin_3d]

Torres still sucking.....

[zolayes 14,489]

I think we should wait a little longer before writing his obituary

[Guest justin_3d]

I think we should wait a little longer before writing his obituary

[zolayes 14,489]

I suppose that has some deep hidden meaning ????