Liverpool's Torres may need hernia surgeryNovember 6th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool FC striker Fernando Torres has flown to Spain to undergo more tests on his dodgy groin, as there are fears that he may need hernia surgery. Torres will get a second opinion in Valencia, with the prospect of going under the knife an option, The Sun reports.
Benitez's days have got to be numbered at Liverpool, says WhelanNovember 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool legend Ronnie Whelan has criticised the Reds' manager Rafa Benitez for his tactics and warned: "His days are numbered at Liverpool."
Whelan savaged Benitez for taking off striker Fernando Torres during their 3-1 defeat against Fulham to protect him for Wednesday's Champions League against Lyon. Torres was taken off after an hour with the teams level at 1-1.
Torres needed pain killing jabs to take part in Liverpool-Man U clashOctober 27th, 2009 LONDON - Spanish striker Fernando Torres has said that he needed pain killing injections for his damaged groin while taking part in Liverpool's victory match against Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday. After scoring the opener on Sunday to help end a run of four straight defeats, Torres revealed he had been inspired to go through the pain barrier by teammate Steven Gerrard.
Liverpool back for Premier League title fight: TorresOctober 26th, 2009 LONDON - Spanish striker Fernando Torres believes English Premier League club Liverpool FC is right back in the title fight after handing out a two-nil defeat to arch rivals Manchester United on Sunday. Coach Rafa Benitez decided to play his star striker despite his lack of match fitness, and 25-year-old Torres managed to out-muscle England defender Rio Ferdinand for Liverpool's 65th-minute opener.
Liverpool boss furious over injuries to prized players Gerrard, TorresOctober 17th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez could barely conceal his anger after his two prized players, Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres, picked up the injuries on international duty. The Kop boss will go into a week, which could make or break the Reds' entire campaign without Gerrard and Torres, who both have groin problems.
Torres visualizes his goals before every gameOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool striker Fernando Torres, who has scored eight goals in the Premier League so far this season, has revealed the secret behind his pre-match stare towards the other end of the goal post. Torres said that visualizes how he will find the net and how he will score the goal.
Torres says he respects Liverpool fans too much to join Man UOctober 2nd, 2009 LONDON - The UK Premier League's top scorer, Fernando Torres has said that he would never join Manchester United out of respect for the Liverpool fans. The Spanish hitman admits he is already thinking about staying at Anfield for life, reports The Sun.
Liverpool boss Rafa says Torres too priceless to be put up for saleSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool FC manager Rafa Benitez has said no amount of money could tempt him into selling star striker Fernando Torres. Describing Torres as a priceless possession ahead of the club's match against the Italian club Fiorentina, The Daily Express quoted Rafa, as saying: "I'm not saying he's the best in the world because he is young and can get better, but of course he is one of the best."
"This year we had some agents acting for other English clubs who were coming to us asking about the price of Torres, with big, big figures.
Liverpool coach Rafa says Torres hitting peak fitnessSeptember 28th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez has warned Europe that a lethal Fernando Torres is hitting peak fitness at the right time. The Kop's star Spanish striker blasted a hattrick in 47 minutes against Hull on Saturday.
Liverpool combo of Torres and Gerrard can help beat Hungarian championsSeptember 16th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool hitman Fernando Torres believes that his partnership with Steven Gerrard is the double act every Reds fan reckons can fire them to glory in tonight's Champions League tie with Hungarian champs Debreceni. Torres sees England's deadly duo as the biggest threat to his chances of notching a famous double in South Africa next year.
Liverpool coach Rafa tells Fernando to stop whiningAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez has told Spanish hitman Fernando Torres to stop whining and get on with his game. According to The Sun, Rafa told Torres to zip it up after he spent much of the time complaining about the treatment he was getting following Liverpool's latest defeat on Sunday.
Torres says Liverpool needs a striker like RooneyJuly 29th, 2009 LONDON - England and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has told club boss Rafa Benitez that there is a need for a player like Wayne Rooney. Torres is convinced Rooney was the difference between the teams last season as the Red Devils swept to a third successive Premier League title.
Torres predicts "Big Four" will turn to "Big Five" in next year's Premier LeagueJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - English football giant Liverpool's striker Fernando Torres has predicted that Manchester City would join the Premier League title race next season to make it the "Big Five", with Liverpool, champions Manchester United, FA Cup winners Chelsea and Arsenal. The striker believes that the big-spenders -Manchester City- are putting a strong team together to be one of the title contenders next season.
Liverpool's Torres appeals to Benitez for key summer signingsJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has appealed to his coach Rafael Benitez to sign one of his friends, in order to help Liverpool win back the Premier League title from Manchester United. "We finished four points behind United but we are improving.
Torres vows to always stay at 'boyhood club' LiverpoolJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - Fernando Torres has pledged his future to Liverpool, and insisted that even Real Madrid's cash could not tempt him to leave. Spain star Torres says he is not interested in going to the Bernabeu or even Old Trafford.
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