Closed Chelsea 5-2 Leicester

[Sheva. 5,373]

Oh come on. He scores. That's good enough for me. Sure he could pass the ball some more, but then again that's not what he does best. Sturridge needs to play as CF or in a striker-companionship and not out on the wing.

I understand what he brings to the team - he's a very good player, he gives us a genuine threat out wide with his pace and trickery, and he scores goalssss!

Now if he can just learn to pass to open teammates instead of shooting 99% of the time, don't you agree he will be an even better player?

[nullabletype 987]

I like Sturridge, he has the ability and the confidence to pull of all the runs and manoeuvres he tries in the box. That said, the real trick is knowing when it's the right time to go on your own or when to dispatch the ball to somebody else. He's a few good passes away from becoming a brilliant all-rounder. But there are games like today when his greed really winds me up.

[Strike 7,478]

Now I understood what the 7 finger goal celebrations were.....its read 5-2

[coolhead23 1,147]

Oh come on. He scores. That's good enough for me. Sure he could pass the ball some more, but then again that's not what he does best. Sturridge needs to play as CF or in a striker-companionship and not out on the wing.

Since when has it been about Sturridge only, this is Chelsea and this is football and more importantly it is a team game. Yes he is good at scoring goals, yes he has to be playing up front and not in the wings but the coaches/managers think he can do a better role in the wings right now. I m sure he would get this chance up front but right now he is playing and that is so very important for him to keep up the momentum which he generated at Bolton last season. But that doesnt mean that u dont play as a team, his goals are an advantage but if he unselfishly crosses the ball Chelsea would get more goals which could win us more matches.

Other thing, the reason everyone is critizing him more than one else is because he is still 22 and can learn. I m sure everyone wants him to learn so that when he takes over mantle of the striker, he is not only scoring goals but also assisting and tracking back basically an all round player which is needed in modern day football. I hope he learns so that he can be among the best because he does have that potential.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

To be fair,Torres was very lucky to score those two goals.The keeper wasn't in good form and if he had been,I am sure he would have saved at least one or maybe even both of them.After he got the first goal,Torres was like a completely new player.His dribbling and passing was much better and you could see that spark of confidence in him,which IMO is a damn good sign.He can be a real effective winger for us and maybe could be compatible with Drogba on the pitch.Against Napoli,we saw the two play quite well.

It will be very unfair,if RDM picks Torres over Drogba as the lone center forward.Drogba has been really consistent for us and I don't think it will be a good idea keeping him on the bench.Drogba has the ability to score from free kicks and his strength is another positive.We play 3 crucial games in the next 9 days,lets see how our players are going to cope with it and if fatigue is an issue for Drogba then it will be good to know that we have a reliable alternative.

[Jase 43,479]

Pleased with the win and happy for Torres. Deserves his goals for his recent efforts. All he needs to do now is be consistent and do it against better oppositions!

On the other hand, I wasn't too pleased with the defending. I know it was a much changed lineup but it was no excuse to be given a run around by Leicester so much whenever they attack. The real annoying thing for me was allowing them to shoot from distance. We did that against Napoli on a couple of occasions and ultimately got away with it and it was the same here. They scored 2 goals because we didn't close them down well enough. Need to sort this out. Otherwise, we could pay the price for this on another day!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Some people are hilarious. Torres scores a brace and gets two assists and they're still not happy. And of course, it was 'only Leicester'. Drogba or Lampard can score a tap-in against anyone, but because he's a legend it automatically counts him as some kind of glorious player. Torres had a good game, stop moaning and accept it.

Come on guys, the first goal came from an awful shoot, and the second one was a poor header that somehow the keeper let in.

The fact some of you are happy that a 50m striker scored in FA Cup game against Leicester is laughable. Kalou also scored today.

Only way to start him in the big matches until the end of the season is using him as a right wing, replacing Sturridge.

This is the exact kind of embarrassing post I'm referring to. A goal is a goal. You don't need to score a 25-yard curler like Marshall for it to count. Both goals were well-placed, there was no stopping the header and though the first was lucky, it is about time the kid got a stroke of good fortune for all his effort.

The fact some of us are happy our £50m striker scored in an FA Cup game against Leicester is because we're proper supporters, who aren't so obnoxiously arrogant that its borderline infectious.

Leicester played well, but I have local bragging rights. Hahahahahahaha. In all seriousness they surprised me with their open play. I think their manager thought we'd be fatigued and their game plan would see their high intensity create early pressure; score an early goal and then hold on for dear life. Obviously that planned backfired.

[BlueSanti 290]

Some people are hilarious. Torres scores a brace and gets two assists and they're still not happy. And of course, it was 'only Leicester'. Drogba or Lampard can score a tap-in against anyone, but because he's a legend it automatically counts him as some kind of glorious player. Torres had a good game, stop moaning and accept it.

This is the exact kind of embarrassing post I'm referring to. A goal is a goal. You don't need to score a 25-yard curler like Marshall for it to count. Both goals were well-placed, there was no stopping the header and though the first was lucky, it is about time the kid got a stroke of good fortune for all his effort.

The fact some of us are happy our £50m striker scored in an FA Cup game against Leicester is because we're proper supporters, who aren't so obnoxiously arrogant that its borderline infectious.

Leicester played well, but I have local bragging rights. Hahahahahahaha. In all seriousness they surprised me with their open play. I think their manager thought we'd be fatigued and their game plan would see their high intensity create early pressure; score an early goal and then hold on for dear life. Obviously that planned backfired.

From what I seen them this season, they play every game like that. They haven't scored only in two matches, superb offense.

[HNKS 508]

Because people critisize Sturridge more than Torres. And looking at the statistics, experince and pay-check it's stuipid.

Oh come on. He scores. That's good enough for me. Sure he could pass the ball some more, but then again that's not what he does best. Sturridge needs to play as CF or in a striker-companionship and not out on the wing.

Sturridge would waste 20 chances and scores 5.

Torres would waste 5 chances and sets up 20 goals.

I know which id prefer.

[Laylabelle 9,534]

Dont give a shit what team Torres scored against! Wasnt like they were a nobody team who just popped up and were thrown together for this game,they're only one division behind us and in 2nd half game us a bloody great game really.The fact is he scored!Thats what matters,I personally dont give a crap how he done it the fact is he did! May not be so much a case of pressure off because there will always be that pressure due to the price tag but meh.2 goals in one game,great performance from him he had speed as well!Made some great assists and hopfully..can build on from here

[BlueLion. 21,491]

This isn't a case of being a Torres fanboy. I merely support a player that puts in considerable effort into every performance, which until very recently, was something of a rarity at this club.

[Billy. 2,742]

just seen the goals happy for Torres he just needs to keep it up now, and Leicester 2nd goal o my what a goal that was

[Laylabelle 9,534]

ESPN guy made a bit of a pratt of himself with that interview..then ddint seem to know who'd gotten man of the match..usually ITV that does weird things

[Trueblue1982 48]

Some people are hilarious. Torres scores a brace and gets two assists and they're still not happy. And of course, it was 'only Leicester'. Drogba or Lampard can score a tap-in against anyone, but because he's a legend it automatically counts him as some kind of glorious player. Torres had a good game, stop moaning and accept it.

This is the exact kind of embarrassing post I'm referring to. A goal is a goal. You don't need to score a 25-yard curler like Marshall for it to count. Both goals were well-placed, there was no stopping the header and though the first was lucky, it is about time the kid got a stroke of good fortune for all his effort.

The fact some of us are happy our £50m striker scored in an FA Cup game against Leicester is because we're proper supporters, who aren't so obnoxiously arrogant that its borderline infectious.

Leicester played well, but I have local bragging rights. Hahahahahahaha. In all seriousness they surprised me with their open play. I think their manager thought we'd be fatigued and their game plan would see their high intensity create early pressure; score an early goal and then hold on for dear life. Obviously that planned backfired.

I know exactly what you are saying its the same about the brum and stoke win, just can not please people, torres scored, he can only score against who is in front of him, finally we see some passion when we play, i think sturridge bashing is a little OTT aswell, yes you can say he could of passed more, but he is young and still learning, maybe going of the subject abit but there is a lot about sturridge in hear, i think he is on the wings to lean the game, he needs to learn to use his right foot just as much as he uses his left, strong young english tallent and he will learn from this he will watch and see where he went wrong and be his own biggest critic IMO he is trying to impress and at the moment we dont need individuals we need the team as a whole.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]