Fernando Torres

[LAM09 6,744]

Hopefully, Torres shows up in the next three games against his former clubs. I emphasise the word hopefully, as you never know what he will do.

[Special Juan 27,424]

Hopefully, Torres shows up in the next three games against his former clubs. I emphasise the word hopefully, as you never know what he will do.

We aren't asking a lot from him, just effort and make it tough for the opponent. I'm seriously worried if he starts both the Atletico game and Liverpool, his head will be like a fucking washing machine on full spin.

[LAB 1,030]

He played well vs Sunderland taking into account the overall performance. If he plays today i have a good feeling he'll do well. Seriously it's probably his last big chance to show something, anything.

[Special Juan 27,424]

He played well vs Sunderland taking into account the overall performance. If he plays today i have a good feeling he'll do well. Seriously it's probably his last big chance to show something, anything.

Today's game will be similar to that of his first game from the bench against Liverpool after his transfer....Too much emotional attachment. Of course he's a professional and all that but even in the PC's it's all talk of how he is a supporter of the club and his love blah blah blah. I hope he turns it on, but I can't see it and hope I am left eating humble pie.

[LAB 1,030]

Today's game will be similar to that of his first game from the bench against Liverpool after his transfer....Too much emotional attachment. Of course he's a professional and all that but even in the PC's it's all talk of how he is a supporter of the club and his love blah blah blah. I hope he turns it on, but I can't see it and hope I am left eating humble pie.

Yes that's one very possible scenario. However i believe that it's kind of different emotional attachment. There is a hostile aura @ Anfield, while Madrid is something sweet and innocent-like for him. He may totally hit a blackout and start play fucking brilliant again. (Ok ok never gonna happen, i know, but hope dies last!)

[LAM09 6,744]

We aren't asking a lot from him, just effort and make it tough for the opponent. I'm seriously worried if he starts both the Atletico game and Liverpool, his head will be like a fucking washing machine on full spin.

He needs to show he can still do a job. I personally want him to start tonight at the very least.

[Ljpaddock 187]

He will be ok now he's wearing white boots again!!!!

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Hope he doesn't choke today.

[Special Juan 27,424]

Probably start crying when he walks out.

[nyikolajevics 2,575]

Probably start crying when he walks out.

So do I, every fucking time he starts.

[Special Juan 27,424]

So do I, every fucking time he starts.

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Gotta be honest... Considering the support he had and level of play he has shown in the previous games, I thought he did pretty good. Well done.

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Well played Nando. Great work rate tonight. Trying to make something out of nothing and if that free kick at the end went in then we'd have him to thank somewhat. Well in.

[Melanicus 5,208]

He was great tonight, few really good dribbles! But this doesn't mean he shouldn't fuck off this summer tho.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Started badly, but then did very well..in patches. Still hope Eto'o is fit for the return leg, though.

[Jase 43,479]

Gotta be honest... Considering the support he had and level of play he has shown in the previous games, I thought he did pretty good. Well done.

Not really. Too keen to dribble with the ball when at times he should have passed it and also, remember that one counter attack we had in the first half with Ramires charging down the right flank? Any striker would be busting their gut to get into the box and provide option to receive the pass but instead, Torres was only half jogging into the box before Ramires (annoyingly) blazed it over the goal.

[didierforever 7,349]

good game. now if he can find out that pass instead of trying to dribble past everyone, it would do the team a world of good. still, did much better than i could have hoped for.

[Tomo 21,733]

Depends what you judge him on, his standards or whst we actually need.

I judge him on the latter and quite frankly the difference between him and even a subpar Diego Costa is alarming.