Fernando Torres

[Spike 12,049]

Perhaps that is in fact a strength (?) i.e. UNPREDICTABILITY

[Stats 7,073]

all those goals were from inside the box.

Ok but the goals against Sunderland, Blackburn and Arsenal were all goals of a difficult angle and worthy of a goal of season contender to be fair mate. The technique was class

[BOSS 372]

The real problem is that he is shit and i'm done defending him. I thought that he would get in-form and score goals. But 2 years is more than enough if you ask me so give Sturridge a chance.

[manpe 10,861]

Perhaps that is in fact a strength (?) i.e. UNPREDICTABILITY

Has this helped so far? He is unpredictable even to himself, he's in internal war with himself. I agree with the OP, his style of play looks chaotic. It's worrying that the coaching staff haven't managed to sort it out in almost 2 years.

He must avoid another goal drought at any cost, because I don't think he can survive another one. I am eagerly waiting for Oscar, Hazard and Mata to be integrated into the team. If he doesn't perform with those chaps, then he's done. But let's wait at least till January, we have no choice, it's still early in the season and it's far from the worst he could have. In all honesty the whole team hasn't been performing well in last 3 games, and Torres isn't the kind of guy to turn up when everybody else doesn't.

[Stats 7,073]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt19y30B5sc&feature=related

The day I see a goal like that from Torres here would make my day

[kellzfresh 7,229]

The real problem is that he is shit and i'm done defending him. I thought that he would get in-form and score goals. But 2 years is more than enough if you ask me so give Sturridge a chance.

Its so annoying. I play football too so i know what im talking about. I see how torres moves and as an attacking midfielder i will be confused on how he plays. Not even mata could unlock his scoring potential so i dont see any other person except iniesta that can help torres score at this moment

[Melanicus 5,208]

Well I don't know if I'm the only one, but he showed his will to play and fight yesterday. He just can't dribble past 3 players which are covering him and that's his problem.

[Spike 12,049]

Has this helped so far? He is unpredictable even to himself, he's in internal war with himself. I agree with the OP, his style of play looks chaotic. It's worrying that the coaching staff haven't managed to sort it out in almost 2 years.

He must avoid another goal drought at any cost, because I don't think he can survive another one. I am eagerly waiting for Oscar, Hazard and Mata to be integrated into the team. If he doesn't perform with those chaps, then he's done. But let's wait at least till January, we have no choice, it's still early in the season and it's far from the worst he could have. In all honesty the whole team hasn't been performing well in last 3 games, and Torres isn't the kind of guy to turn up when everybody else doesn't.

Hence the question mark in parentheses.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Well I don't know if I'm the only one, but he showed his will to play and fight yesterday. He just can't dribble past 3 players which are covering him and that's his problem.

When he dribbles past one, he should pass the ball. Thats his problem, it looks like he has desire but he fucks it up in the end. Did you see how quaggurella made the run to score chelsea for the second goal? Torres has never done that since he missed that open goal against manchester united. That is the only way for smaller strikers to create chances, making runs behind defenders. Torres just stands straight and expects the ball to come, the only runs he makes are to the wings so how can he score?

[Pacquiao 1,834]

His goal against Blackburn was much better.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

The problem with Torres is that he is a spent force. A £50 million flop.

[Madmax 9,219]

I'm past the stage of caring about what's wrong with him. Just get rid.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

please explain how on earth Torres deserves boos? that is an absolutely ridiculous thing to say!

I thought Torres done pretty well tonight under the circumstances playing against 3 top class CB's he worked his socks off and as Pat Nevin said again Torres sacrificed himself for the team yet again, and i applaud Torres for that. and yet again as has happened many times since he joined us he was free on his own at the back post ready for a tap in but his team mate decides to shoot instead of pass.

I have no worries with Torres he is putting a shift in week in week out and he will start against Stoke on Saturday and probably score.

again people are acting as if Torres missed three 1 on 1's and gave away the ball every time he had it yesterday! when are people on here going to speak with some sense about Torres and stop going way OTT because he doesn't score 5 goals a game!!!

I'm all for criticizing a player who is not performing but the way people speak about Torres on here is a joke!

That's the point. He isn't performing.

Mikel, Ramires, hell even Terry - they got far worse criticism last night for below-par performances. Torres didn't even bother. He just walked around and sulked, and every now and again got into a trot, only to lose the ball and sulk a little bit more.

As far as I'm concerned, a player that puts in no effort doesn't warrant the support of the club's fans.

[Styles 9,790]

Torres' problem is that he doesn't excel at anything. There isn't a single aspect of his game that can be considered a strong point. He can't hold the ball up, his touch is inconsistent, he is a weak minded player with no courage physically or mentally, he doesn't have pace anymore, no awareness...I can go on all day. He doesn't have a single reliable quality to fall back on. His all round game is pathetic. He is completely irrelevant to the team game and it's like playing with 10 men with a stranger upfront doing his own thing. I can't believe just how poor a player he actually is. Disappointed isn't even the half of it. He's awful.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

^ totally agree with you Jay. We've come up with so many embarrassing excuses for his lameness and lethargy. Fact is; he's completely past it and Liverpool - though they spent the bulk of it on utter dirge - can still laugh at us for pulling off the biggest con in transfer window history. This makes the money we paid for Veron look a steal.

[Rowan_Osborn 58]

Well I don't know if I'm the only one, but he showed his will to play and fight yesterday. He just can't dribble past 3 players which are covering him and that's his problem.

Yeah its almost like he is trying too hard to prove his quality, when it would be better to just pass to his supporting players.

[nhaiduy 1]

That's the point. He isn't performing.

Mikel, Ramires, hell even Terry - they got far worse criticism last night for below-par performances. Torres didn't even bother. He just walked around and sulked, and every now and again got into a trot, only to lose the ball and sulk a little bit more.

As far as I'm concerned, a player that puts in no effort doesn't warrant the support of the club's fans.

Really? he was 1v3 most of the time, and for those who said Hazard was the bright spot of the match, yes I totally agree...in the first half. He got completely marked out in the second half by Chiellini alone when switching to the right flank. Not trying to criticise Hazard or anything cause he was really hard working and dangerous when given space last night. But I think we've gotta give Torres a break, I thought he played pretty well last night, fighting for most balls, held up well. Chances just didnt come his way and he didnt get much room with his back to goal and 3 defenders around.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

That's the point. He isn't performing.

Mikel, Ramires, hell even Terry - they got far worse criticism last night for below-par performances. Torres didn't even bother. He just walked around and sulked, and every now and again got into a trot, only to lose the ball and sulk a little bit more.

As far as I'm concerned, a player that puts in no effort doesn't warrant the support of the club's fans.

if you think Torres doesn't put effort in then you clearly dont watch him enough, that is actually why the fans at the bridge including myself always support him and chant his name because we know he is struggling but he always works his socks off and puts in a lot of effort.