Football Special Report: Fernando Torres’ Future At Liverpool FC
Roy Hodgson, the manager of Liverpool, has said that he does not have any fear regarding the future of Fernando Torres, as he would stay at the club for sure. Hodgson said that the club is moving in the right direction which would ensure that the Spaniard
would stay for longer period.
Apart from winning the Champions League, the only good thing left behind by Rafael Benitez was Fernando Torres. Benitez left nothing in the club but problems and troubles. Liverpool was relegated from its usual Champions League spot, while their financial
condition also worsened. Roy Hodgson had only one thing in mind at the time of joining Liverpool. He had to protect two of his most important players, who were at the verge of leaving. In the end, Fernando Torres and Steven Gerard both stayed, making it possible
for the club to come back despite severe shortcomings.
Despite having retained both of his main players, Hodgson was unable to get results. There were apparently only two match winners in the club, and both were playing far below their real form. Both these players had problems during the World Cup in South
Africa, and they were unable to bounce back after their poor performances. The dilemma of Torres was, however, slightly different from Gerard. As England was humiliated in the tournament, Spain, on the other hand, went on to lift the prestigious trophy. Torres,
unlike the Euro 2008 victory, had a very small part to play in it.
Fernando Torres was unable to bounce back from his shaky World Cup. His season did not start well, as he continued to struggle in Liverpool jersey. Hodgson had his future at stake and he desperately needed his striker to click for him. After the takeover
by New England Sports Ventures, the pressure on Hodgson doubled as the new owners demanded results. The manager had to prove himself before he could be trusted with the much needed funds. The match against Chelsea could not have come at a worse time for Hodgson.
Fortunately, Torres had awakened from his nightmare and was ready to punish the London side once again.
It was for the fifth time that Torres was facing Chelsea at Anfield. He had scored on all four previous occasions, and he seemed determined to do it again. The Spanish maestro was on target for the fifth match as well, as he gave the lead to his team. After
a short while, Torres produced a brilliant individual effort and finished the game for Chelsea in the opening half of the match. The striker was in fine touch and it looked like he had never been in out of form. Again in the midweek, Torres found the goal
which resulted in a draw against Wigan Athletic.
Ever since Liverpool’s takeover by New England Sports Ventures, things have gone better for Roy Hodgson and his club. The manager was able to produce some good results until the match against Chelsea. During this match, Torres came to the rescue of his manager,
who now seems firm in his current position. Now, Hodgson is more confident than before, and he is finding the time to think about the future of his club.
There is no doubt that money would be invested in the January transfer window. However, the important thing for Hodgson is to make sure that his players stick with the club. In most cases, players tend to leave their clubs if the situation is not worthy
of staying. Now, it is Hodgson’s duty to make his players believe that the sunny days are approaching at Liverpool. If he is able to retain his two players, i.e. Torres and Gerard, only then he would be able to clear his mind and make good signings in the
coming transfer window.
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