Torres signed with Liverpool back in 2007 with a move from Athletico Madrid. Torres' career in England started off with a bang as he became the most prolific goal scorer in a debut season by beating the previous record of goals scored of 23. It has seemed that it was a great signing by Liverpool, but as the seasons passed by, Torres seemed to have disappeared. He ended his Liverpool career with 65 goals in three years and has failed to win a trophy with the club.
I believe this signing is a risk for Chelsea as Torres' play has been below average. He has been hurt most of the past year and barely played in last years Worl Cup. His goal scoring has also dramatically decreased as he only has scored 9 goals for Liverpool this season so far. With this move to Chelsea he may not even start with top strikers as Drogba and Anelka. To me that would make Torres the third striker on the depth chart. Who knows how much he would even get on the pitch.
On the positive side for Chelsea he is a big name player on a great club. Maybe with this said he can do some football magic.
Certainly a bold and risky move by Carlo Ancelotti and Abramovich. Torres isn't the player he used to be but maybe he will find some form in London. Nine goals still isn't a bad start to the season. I am interested to see if he can find a way to get some playing time and earn a spot in the starting XI.
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ReplyDeleteI have to agrree with you that Torres will have to work to get playing time, as chelsea already have a 2 great stikers with Drogba and Anelka. Along with this Torres plays the position a bit differently than both of them do. We just have to see how well he fits in with the team. Hopefully it will payoff for The Blues.