Chelsea striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Torres-c13707 has revealed he is targeting more goals in the European Championships after scoring in the 4-1 friendly win over South Korea.
Despite winning the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League with the London side, Torres has had a frustrating season with the Blues. The striker has been unable to establish himself as a first team player since joining in the winter transfer window 2011.
It was initially believed the Spaniard would not get the nod for the national side after his poor performance for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786. However, after the Blues became the Champions of Europe, Vincent del Bosque gave Torres another chance to prove himself for country.
The Spain international had many complaints regarding his treatment at Stamford Bridge, especially during the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich. According to Torres, he had not taken too lightly to not being in the starting team.
In fact, Torres was brought on towards the end, after Bayern Munich were a goal up. Thanks to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Didier-Drogba-c11044’s goal though the Blues were right back in the game and went on to eventually win the fixture in the penalty shootout.
Torres was also not pleased with the fact that he had not been allowed to take a penalty in the penalty shootout, when the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Luiz-c10542 and Juan Mata were given the chance. He spoke to the management regarding his concerns and was convinced to stay.
Especially after the departure of Didier Drogba, Torres can expect a more central role. He revealed he was feeling really good after scoring for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 in the friendly and hoped to do so again once the group stages of the European tournament kicked off.
Torres said while speaking to reporters:
“I have been feeling very good. Training has gone well. What I want is for my goals to help the team.
I hope we can celebrate in the final and that when we have finished the championship only http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Villa-c10629) will be ahead in the list of scorers.
I have got through complicated moments and I feel fine now.”
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