Archive for the 'Fernando Torres' Category

April 23rd, 2011

Video: Fernando Torres scores his first goal for Chelsea against West Ham

The £50 million man Fernando Torres has finally netted his first goal for Chelsea in the Blues 3-0 defeat of West Ham. Torres joined the squad almost three months ago and has had trouble with every goal scoring opportunity on his book ... this time though, the striker looked determined to not let a rain soaked pitch and two defenders from keeping him ...
April 7th, 2011

Ray Wilkins: Play Didier Drogba by himself at striker

Former assistant manager Ray Wilkins thinks he has the solution for Chelsea's current dilemma at striker: ‘I would play Didier up top on his own, with (Florent) Malouda on the left and either Nicolas Anelka or Salomon Kalou on the right." ‘Why? Because I would play a 4-3-3 system and at this level you cannot accommodate players. It has to be one ...
March 18th, 2011

Didier Drogba Opens Up To The Press About Fernando Torres’ Arrival At Chelsea

via Guardian "It's a new situation, but I've been in this situation before. It wasn't easy the first week [after Torres joined] but that's normal. Today I know that we're doing this for the best of the team. The team is more competitive. Everybody talks a lot about my future but I'm enjoying it and I'm happy to be here. "It's a new formation ...
March 4th, 2011

Fernando Torres Ahead Of Chelsea vs Blackpool / Scoring Goals

Fernando Torres talks exclusively to Chelsea TV ahead of the game against Blackpool.
February 13th, 2011

Are Didier Drogba and John Terry out for Fernando Torres and David Luiz?

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti is giving serious consideration to dropping Didier Drogba for Monday night's Barclays Premier League clash at Fulham and its also rumored that he has warned John Terry that he should no longer expect to play in every match and that he will use Monday night's Premier League derby at Fulham to ...
February 11th, 2011

Daniel Agger Has Some Choice Words For Fernando Torres

via Guardian 'Daniel Agger has denounced Fernando Torres for showing a lack of "respect" for Liverpool by joining Chelsea but admitted the Merseysiders' dismal start to the season had contributed heavily to the Spaniard's inconsistent form. The Spaniard's move, triggered by a desire to leave Anfield, frustrated Agger. "It is unacceptable to play ...
February 3rd, 2011

Javier Mascherano Blames Liverpool Over Fernando Torres Exit

via ESPN.co.uk "I was not surprised about what happened with Fernando," he told a press conference. "When I left Liverpool, it looked as if I killed someone. It is sad that the people who did something important with the club have to leave by the back door. "It is sad that the press and the club try to convince people that it is all the player's ...
February 3rd, 2011

Kenny Daglish Opens Up On Fernando Torres Leaving Liverpool

'The Liverpool boss gives his thoughts on Fernando Torres' £50 million move to Chelsea and looks ahead to facing the Blues at the weekend.'