Even as the Liverpool fans had been celebrating a double success after signing England star Joe Cole and convincing Kop skipper Steven Gerrard to stay at Anfield, the new manager’s shock confession has them in disarray. With Roy Hodgson conceding defeat in his efforts to convince Torres to stay at Anfield, it is time the Reds prepared for the new season without their talismanic striker.
“Unfortunately, I cannot do much more,” admitted Hodgson. “His beef is with the club and not me.”
To compound Hodgson’s problems, 26-year -old Argentinean midfielder Javier Mascherano also plans to make a move to Inter Milan.
Liverpool finished seventh in the league last season and even with a new no. 10 in Cole and the talented Milan Jovanovic they lack the class of Liverpool’s Spanish legend and things look bleaker than ever for the Reds. Also now that it is so late in the transfer season, the club is unlikely to attract any other quality striker if Torres leaves. Ngog, if he remains at Anfield, is not a player of utmost standards. Ryan Babel too, is not sure about going ahead with Liverpool. Babel can be a good support for Torres but not a leading striker.
Meanwhile Chelsea look to launch an official bid for the £60million-rated Liverpool no. 9.
What will Torres decide? Will Liverpool claim any silverware this season? What us in store for the Reds?
The wise have said: patience is a virtue, so behold it and watch closely, the transfer window closes soon!
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How about you check your facts next time you try to write an article. TORRES IS NOT LEAVING! He’ll be back in Liverpool on Monday and will then release a statement about him staying at Liverpool F.C.
Same fashion Gerrard did it.
You cannot just take one quote and twist it and try to be clever. Because last time I checked Hodgson also said the following: “Torres has told us he is looking forward to playing for Liverpool next season”
And that sounds hardly like a manager conceding defeat or like a player who wants to leave.
For God’s sake, don’t you have anything real to write about?