Fernando Torres

[francozola 2,040]

I doubt that he will leave in January because Drogba will be going to the ACN and AVB has said he won't use Sturridge as a striker so we don't have anyone to play up top. Also it's likely that we'll be getting a CB and possibly a creative midfielder in January so I don't think we'll get a striker as well. And anyway the best strikers will all be cup-tied for the CL

Think we'll stick with him til the summer and then let him go.

I just feel like his hearts not in football anymore and as RZA has said, he needs to go back to Spain to find it again

[Hd123 5]

Based on what are you stating he will be out in January, also where did you make up that sum of money from?

I am not stating, I am just hopeful that he leaves this transfer window. And that sum is likely the highest anyone would offer us. He also only plays 10 mins a game, even though Didier looks exhausted from the first half. Does that look like trust from the manager to you?

Let's just call this a fifty mill investment in marketing... a la Beckham in LA, only with lesser impact

I doubt that he will leave in January because Drogba will be going to the ACN and AVB has said he won't use Sturridge as a striker so we don't have anyone to play up top. Also it's likely that we'll be getting a CB and possibly a creative midfielder in January so I don't think we'll get a striker as well. And anyway the best strikers will all be cup-tied for the CL

Think we'll stick with him til the summer and then let him go.

I just feel like his hearts not in football anymore and as RZA has said, he needs to go back to Spain to find it again

The more time passes and he sits on the bench the more his value goes down. I won't be surprised should he leave on a free or a ridiculously low fee in a few years. Should we get a proper winger in January, why wouldn't Sturridge do a job as a central striker for roughly five matches?

[tmessy 139]

via skysports

There has been speculation on whether Chelsea will sign players to replace the gaps in the squad, but Villas-Boas has confidence in the players he has at the moment.

"We have to make a decision," the Portuguese said of his forward line.

"Fernando (Torres) is there for that position, (Daniel) Sturridge and (Romelu) Lukaku. I think that's enough options."

torres isnt going anywhere, he isnt done for chelsea, just stop all this nonsense and just have faith in the man and back him...

we invested the money no lets just play it out... he'll come good... we still need him...

[Kieran. 6,317]

Its been said before...January-Feburary is make or break time for #9.

[Hd123 5]

via skysports

There has been speculation on whether Chelsea will sign players to replace the gaps in the squad, but Villas-Boas has confidence in the players he has at the moment.

"We have to make a decision," the Portuguese said of his forward line.

"Fernando (Torres) is there for that position, (Daniel) Sturridge and (Romelu) Lukaku. I think that's enough options."

torres isnt going anywhere, he isnt done for chelsea, just stop all this nonsense and just have faith in the man and back him...

we invested the money no lets just play it out... he'll come good... we still need him...

We may wish him the best, but it doesn't mean it will happen. What indications do you have that he will return to his best? I genuinely like the guy but we are wasting 180k per week for roughly 20mins of gametime.

Should a team like PSG or Anzhi come in with a decent bid, AVB should consider it. It's not too late, we can still recoup 50% of our investment and save on the wages too.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Just hope Roman takes a valuable lesson away from this..

[The Big Drog 1,110]

January sans Drogba with the replacements being Torres, Lukaku (very little Premier League experience and still rough around the edges) and Sturridge (our starting right winger, we haven't got a quality right wing replacement) being the 3 replacements really does worry me.

[termninja 5,290]

I want to see a front line of Mata Torres and Sturridge with Meireles playing also. If he fails to score for 90mins in a lineup like then it's fair for me to say - thank you and goodbye. As it was said already, January will be essential for him.

[Peace. 4,352]

I can't believe he has a banner at the Bridge while players like Drogba, Cech and Essien don't.

I hope someone takes it off.

[DDA 9,928]

I can't believe he has a banner at the Bridge while players like Drogba, Cech and Essien don't.

I hope someone takes it off.

Truly astonishing news. I havn't noticed it myself probably because i am too drunk everytime i go to the Bridge! Drogba and Cech will go down as one of the greatest players in Chelsea History IMO!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I can't believe he has a banner at the Bridge while players like Drogba, Cech and Essien don't.

I hope someone takes it off.

And as if that's not bad enough.. It still has the Shankly Gates in that banner

[Rambo 1,729]

I can't believe he has a banner at the Bridge while players like Drogba, Cech and Essien don't.

I hope someone takes it off.

Unbelievable...wtf did Torres do to deserve a banner already? Absolutely nothing.

[Peace. 4,352]

Truly astonishing news. I havn't noticed it myself probably because i am too drunk everytime i go to the Bridge! Drogba and Cech will go down as one of the greatest players in Chelsea History IMO!

And as if that's not bad enough.. It still has the Shankly Gates in that banner

Yeah, the fact we put a LIverpool's symbol on it is juste mind blowing...

Plus, "our" banner of him is exactly the same as Liverpool's one..

[DDA 9,928]

Shocking just shocking!

[Sheva. 5,373]

Unbelievable...wtf did Torres do to deserve a banner already? Absolutely nothing.

He had the banner from the very first game, he didn't have "to do anything"