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[woof woof !]

As for Torres, he's probably the best striker we've had at the club.  And I include all the previous club legends in that, he's that good.  He can score every type of goal, is quick, strong and good in the air.  But I've also said before that with the injuries he's picking up on a regular basis he will be past his best before he's the wrong side of 30, mark my words.  And he's 26 now.  It's even possible that he'll never hit the 30 goal mark again, simply because he can't play that many games in a season.  Knee injuries are bad news for players who rely on pace, and hamstring injuries are even worse - he's got problems with both.  He's going to be in trouble soon. 

Reminds me of an interview I read back in April

FERNANDO TORRES fears having to live with the effects of chronic long-term injuries if he stays in the Premier League much longer.

The Liverpool striker has endured a season of knee problems and his campaign was cut short when he returned to Spain for surgery to make sure he is fit for the World Cup.

Torres, who scored 18 goals in 22 league games this term, can't believe how players like team-mate Steven Gerrard and other experienced stars like Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney have coped with the physical demands of English football for so long.

The Spaniard is worried that his body can only take so much punishment before leaving him to suffer the effects beyond the end of his career.

He said: "The Premier League is such a tough competition and I have always admired this championship and the players who are here.

"This is my third season and I'm still amazed to see Gerrard, Rooney and Lampard, players who have been here a long time, still playing at such a high level and with such impressive rhythm because the English league really wears down a player.

"I just can't imagine what state I'll be in within five or six years if I continue to play here - it could easily give me problems when I stop playing. The physical level is superior to all other countries." FERNANDO TORRES fears having to live with the effects of chronic long-term injuries if he stays in the Premier League much longer.

The Liverpool striker has endured a season of knee problems and his campaign was cut short when he returned to Spain for surgery to make sure he is fit for the World Cup.

Torres, who scored 18 goals in 22 league games this term, can't believe how players like team-mate Steven Gerrard and other experienced stars like Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney have coped with the physical demands of English football for so long.

The Spaniard is worried that his body can only take so much punishment before leaving him to suffer the effects beyond the end of his career.

He said: "The Premier League is such a tough competition and I have always admired this championship and the players who are here.

"This is my third season and I'm still amazed to see Gerrard, Rooney and Lampard, players who have been here a long time, still playing at such a high level and with such impressive rhythm because the English league really wears down a player.

"I just can't imagine what state I'll be in within five or six years if I continue to play here - it could easily give me problems when I stop playing. The physical level is superior to all other countries.

[NANNY RED]

Whatever happens or does not happen wont suprise me tbh, because everything about this club and what goes on and has been going on the past couple of years shouldnt shock anyone, Its the norm for us now, Im just sick of the lot of it and i am not gonna let it spoil my summer worrying, Yes ill be gutted if he goes same way ill be gutted if Stevie and Javier go , id even stick me neck out and say id be fuming if we lost Dirk and all. But as i have said nothing what happens at this club any more throws up suprises. its just normal now , and its gonna carry on being that way until the four . stooges have gone,

[metalhead]

I don't care anymore, I don't care if torres or gerrard leave, sure I will feel sad but I'll move on and so will Liverpool FC. The club is unique and it always will be unique, if the players don't understand that then leave. Liverpool was before Torres and Gerrard and will still be there after both leave.

YNWA

[stmichael]

He owes us one more season imo.

Like that matters in modern day football when money rules the roost. Depressing.

[Fauxy]

If we ever do sell Torres to somebody like Man City it will be for biggggg big money im talkin £80+ Million. For that we could buy 4 world class players that will be playing week in week out, unlike Torres who is injured every month.

[ste123lfc]

All this speculation about Torres leaving has been brought on by his agent, they do it every summer, its to get the club to increase his contract and get more money. More money the player gets the more the agent gets. Simples.

[Redman in wales]

All this speculation about Torres leaving has been brought on by his agent, they do it every summer, its to get the club to increase his contract and get more money. More money the player gets the more the agent gets. Simples.

thats the crux of it. Torres doesnt need the money, he on £100+ a week. ... but his agents not. Agesnt only make money (serious money) with new contracts and transfers

[Benny The Noon]

It's all well and good selling Torres for 80 mil and saying with that money we could get 4 world class stars you have to ask yourself 1. How much of the 80 mil would manager get and 2. How many world class stars go to a club that isn't in the CL.

[dawson99]

It's all well and good selling Torres for 80 mil and saying with that money we could get 4 world class stars you have to ask yourself 1. How much of the 80 mil would manager get and 2. How many world class stars go to a club that isn't in the CL.

..and how much would a 20 million player cost when they know we just got 80 million

we gotta keep torres, simple as

[Benny The Noon]

Exactly Daws - if clubs know we got 80 mil to burn they are going to try and bleed evey single penny out of us - players like Milner are going for 30 mil because they know the buyer can afford it

[Thommo's perm]

As for Torres, he's probably the best striker we've had at the club.  And I include all the previous club legends in that, he's that good.  He can score every type of goal, is quick, strong and good in the air.  But I've also said before that with the injuries he's picking up on a regular basis he will be past his best before he's the wrong side of 30, mark my words.  And he's 26 now.  It's even possible that he'll never hit the 30 goal mark again, simply because he can't play that many games in a season.  Knee injuries are bad news for players who rely on pace, and hamstring injuries are even worse - he's got problems with both.  He's going to be in trouble soon. 

Reminds me of an interview I read back in April

FERNANDO TORRES fears having to live with the effects of chronic long-term injuries if he stays in the Premier League much longer.

The Liverpool striker has endured a season of knee problems and his campaign was cut short when he returned to Spain for surgery to make sure he is fit for the World Cup.

Torres, who scored 18 goals in 22 league games this term, can't believe how players like team-mate Steven Gerrard and other experienced stars like Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney have coped with the physical demands of English football for so long.

The Spaniard is worried that his body can only take so much punishment before leaving him to suffer the effects beyond the end of his career.

He said: "The Premier League is such a tough competition and I have always admired this championship and the players who are here.

"This is my third season and I'm still amazed to see Gerrard, Rooney and Lampard, players who have been here a long time, still playing at such a high level and with such impressive rhythm because the English league really wears down a player.

"I just can't imagine what state I'll be in within five or six years if I continue to play here - it could easily give me problems when I stop playing. The physical level is superior to all other countries." FERNANDO TORRES fears having to live with the effects of chronic long-term injuries if he stays in the Premier League much longer.

The Liverpool striker has endured a season of knee problems and his campaign was cut short when he returned to Spain for surgery to make sure he is fit for the World Cup.

Torres, who scored 18 goals in 22 league games this term, can't believe how players like team-mate Steven Gerrard and other experienced stars like Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney have coped with the physical demands of English football for so long.

The Spaniard is worried that his body can only take so much punishment before leaving him to suffer the effects beyond the end of his career.

He said: "The Premier League is such a tough competition and I have always admired this championship and the players who are here.

"This is my third season and I'm still amazed to see Gerrard, Rooney and Lampard, players who have been here a long time, still playing at such a high level and with such impressive rhythm because the English league really wears down a player.

"I just can't imagine what state I'll be in within five or six years if I continue to play here - it could easily give me problems when I stop playing. The physical level is superior to all other countries.

What a wimp!
Suck it up Nando!!!

[Fauxy]

So what if they are overpriced? Its the same with everyone these days.

To be honest Torres at 70 Mill is overpriced. He had two knee operations in the space of 6 months. As amazing as Torres is, what use is he if he is sitting in the physio room all the time.

£80 Million CAN benefit us more than Torres if the manager spends it well.

[Paul C]

It's all well and good selling Torres for 80 mil and saying with that money we could get 4 world class stars you have to ask yourself 1. How much of the 80 mil would manager get and 2. How many world class stars go to a club that isn't in the CL.

Very valid point dude, we need to keep class to get us back in the champ league, I think he will give us another season cos the lad is loyal, just hope he doesn't have the wrong people talking cr@p in his ear while he's in South Africa. 

Regards to injuries, well he on;y gets so many because he is on his own so much upfront and hasn't had the support from the midfield, I think if we could play 4-4-2 it would suit Torres a lot more and he wouldn't get as many kicks and have to run the channels as much.

[stmichael]

All this speculation about Torres leaving has been brought on by his agent, they do it every summer, its to get the club to increase his contract and get more money. More money the player gets the more the agent gets. Simples.

and in other news, the pope is a catholic

[Paul C]

All this speculation about Torres leaving has been brought on by his agent, they do it every summer, its to get the club to increase his contract and get more money. More money the player gets the more the agent gets. Simples.

and in other news, the pope is a catholic

and touches young boys, lol