Fernando Torres

[DYC. 7,542]

Again, he'll be fine. You'll see.

[Cosmin 2,484]

[Sheva. 5,373]

Haha Deja vu

[Jase 43,479]

Mata came partly because of Torres. Martinez is a Torres fanboy! Get on this Roman! I don't want to see Martinez at City.

Don't think City are really interested in him. There are strongers links linking him to United it seems, and those fellas on Redcafe have somewhat jumped the gun that he will be joining them.

[TorontoChelsea 4,064]

I think many can't understand Torres isn't Superman. Some seems to forget the monumental difference between Drogba and Torres in terms of playing style and mentality. Both don't need the same service. Both don't have the same weight on the offensive animation: Drogba polarizes and preformat it around him, can do a lot with a little service. Torres can't.

To me, this is what makes a top striker. Someone who can do a lot with not much service, who can create on their own. If your game is predicated on being given incredible service...well, there are tons of players who can score when that happens.

[Tomo 21,733]

Going to be sink or swim time last season.

Ive always supported Torres like i support any Chelsea player but i have criticized him at points (there's a difference between supporting players and making numerous excuses for him). I supported Bosingwa when he was with us but i still thought he was bad.

Come on Nando, prove me wrong and get back to your best with us.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

I can't access the Javi Martinez thread in the Transfer section so I'll put this here:

http://www.sportyou....res-415042.html

Mata came partly because of Torres. Martinez is a Torres fanboy! Get on this Roman! I don't want to see Martinez at City.

Yeah I posted this before.

Would be awesome if we get him because of the connection he feels towards the player.

But I don't think he is an option right now.

After Hulk, and a RB, we are more likely to go for another midfielder.

Would be awesome to get Modric....but after spending big on Hazard and Hulk, I doubt the club will spend much bigger for Modric.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

I agree that next season is the pivotal one in Fernando's Chelsea career. Drogba is gone so he is now the undisputed first choice striker, he will have the world class talents of Mata, Hazard and (hopefully) Hulk supplying him, there cant be any more excuses, the whole thing is being set up to get the absolute best out of him.

How will he do? I think he will succeed. I think those expecting the Torres of his early Liverpool days will be left disappointed, I dont think he can actually play that way anymore simply because he doesn't have the pace he did but I think he can adapt his game. He still has got pace, it's just not as blistering as it was, his movement is excellent, his overall game actually looks better now than it did at Liverpool, his touch and ability to bring others into play have been impressive. All he needs now are the goals, I think he will get them and go on to prove himself to be worthy of the main striker spot at Chelsea.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

I agree that next season is the pivotal one in Fernando's Chelsea career. Drogba is gone so he is now the undisputed first choice striker, he will have the world class talents of Mata, Hazard and (hopefully) Hulk supplying him, there cant be any more excuses, the whole thing is being set up to get the absolute best out of him.

How will he do? I think he will succeed. I think those expecting the Torres of his early Liverpool days will be left disappointed, I dont think he can actually play that way anymore simply because he doesn't have the pace he did but I think he can adapt his game. He still has got pace, it's just not as blistering as it was, his movement is excellent, his overall game actually looks better now than it did at Liverpool, his touch and ability to bring others into play have been impressive. All he needs now are the goals, I think he will get them and go on to prove himself to be worthy of the main striker spot at Chelsea.

At Liverpool he had Alonso as well.

The one person even attempting that role right now is Lampard....

Which is why a Modric type of player would be awesome to change it up with Lampard, since at his age is getting harder and harder to play every game.

[Shak 22]

At Liverpool he had Alonso as well.

The one person even attempting that role right now is Lampard....

Which is why a Modric type of player would be awesome to change it up with Lampard, since at his age is getting harder and harder to play every game.

Why not try to mould McEachran into a deep-lying playmaker? That's about the only position he can play in a 4-2-3-1 formation & he's got the passing range, vision, football IQ to succeed...

[Justin_3d 1,140]

Why not try to mould McEachran into a deep-lying playmaker? That's about the only position he can play in a 4-2-3-1 formation & he's got the passing range, vision, football IQ to succeed...

Could be, but he ain't ready for the team. Might take another 3 seasons, of loan and such.

[tmessy 139]

nando will be just fine next year with service from Hazard and (Hulk), Mata... and not only that RDM SHOULD have a full summer to plan this out... AVB was just plain shit and ruined our squad.. with that being said, lets just (kinda) forget last season...

All that matters from last season:

1. Winning CL

2. Winning FA Cup

3. N/A

come on Nando, we still have faith, it wont even be a problem to...

[Zinedine Iniesco 172]

Torres still has chance to shine greatly with chelsea. Euro cup will be important for him.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

At Liverpool he had Alonso as well.

The one person even attempting that role right now is Lampard....

Which is why a Modric type of player would be awesome to change it up with Lampard, since at his age is getting harder and harder to play every game.

Ye a deep lying playmaker would be nice but even if we don't get one, they didn't have the likes of Mata, Hazard and Hulk at Luverpool, that's fair compensation for the lack of an Alonso I'd say.

[diskoviolente 425]

I hope he can enjoy the Euros, get the odd goal and can fill his bags with confidence.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Luis Aragonés: "I would start Torres"

Luis Aragonés remembered what happened four years ago in Austria and Switzerland during an interview on the program 'El Partido de las 12' on 'Cadena Cope' (a private radio station in Spain). The former coach is very clear who would be his number 9.

Q. What striker would you use against Italy?

A. Right now I would choose Torres for that game, and for almost all the games, because he has the most to offer: First because he's arrived fresh; and, second, because with the idea of him not being included in the squad he’s arrived incredibly hungry just now.

Q. Do you think that the absences of Villa and Puyol could harm Spain’s chances?

A. Yes, without a doubt. They are two players, one in attack and one in defence, who stand out. But there are people who can replace them. They have been two very important players. Especially Villa, since he was the team's top scorer for both competitions. Puyol is important, not just for what he does on the pitch, but also off the pitch with the group.

Q. Do you believe Spain will win the European Cup?

It's difficult. Spain has shown it is favourite. The squad is the best and the one that plays the best football. But then, every other team wants to beat you. Even with this being the case I have a lot of confidence in Spain. I know most of the players and I know how they think. You shouldn't underestimate your rivals. The first game, for example, is against Italy which plays with four stars on its shirt.

[Nedy08 27]

Here's to Torres doing well this tournament! For his confidence and my fantasy football team.

[Santiago. 1,500]

VIVA EL NINO!!!!!!!!