Andre Villas-Boas "I Have No Problem Dropping Players." When Asked About Torres

New Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has made it clear in an interview about Fernando Torres, that he would not compromise the atmosphere of a team for one player, suggesting that he would drop Fernando Torres if he does not start scoring for Chelsea.

According to Goal.com Andre Villas-Boas is of the belief that Chelsea's number nine is full of talent, and is simply out of form. However, in the interest of the Chelsea squad, the former Porto manager will not let Torres' constant battle with his form slump affect on field results. With Didier Drogba ruled out for Chelsea's clash with Sunderland, one would think this is Torres' last chance in the starting XI to get it right, or fear having to prove himself off the bench.

When asked about the current form slump of Fernando Torres, Villas-Boas said "The talent is there and the question is regaining confidence.That comes from training and from time and finding the back of the net, so we have to persist. But it can't compromise the team. The moment it compromises the team it has to come to an end. We make choices regarding what we see. I have no problem dropping players."

Fernando Torres will most likely start against Sunderland this week. For Chelsea fans around the world, Torres has more than worn their patience, scoring just once in the league for the Blues, after his high profile transfer from Liverpool.

Carlo Ancelotti......"I love this club"

After what has been a disasterous week for Chelsea, Carlo Ancelotti has remained adamant that his future will lie with Cheslea next season. Chelsea are almost certain to win no silverware this season after giving away a title lead, crashing out of all domestic cup competitions and ultimately reliquishing their semi final opportunity in the Champions League to Manchester United.

The Blues have also come to the realisation that the Fernando Torres transfer was probably unecessary or simply not thought out. There is no questioning that the Blues have the side to win every trophy they take part in, however it would seem that Ancelotti has lost the ability to handle the players at Chelsea, or at the very least develop formations which will be successful on the pitch.

Chelsea defeated West Brom 3-1 in the league this week, and although it was an inspired performance Torres failed to net yet again. The Spaniard being overshadowed by Chelsea hitman Didier Drogba who found the net but also played his part in ensuring the other two goals arrived.

So where to now for Chelsea? It would seem that the issue with Chelsea is not their attack or defence, but rather their midfield. Inspirational number 8 Frank Lampard may just be the problem. Because unlike Manchester United duo Fletcher and Carrick or Barcelona's Xavi, Lampard somewhat lacks the ability to hold up play in the midfield. Rather the Englishman likes to quickly move into attack and will likely take a shot a goal. The man has talent, however it is best served as an attacking midfielder in behind the strikers. Ancelotti can not expect Lampard to undertake such a role when there are other players on the market who can do a fine job at it

There have been rumours of a move for Claudio Marchisio, Eva Banega or Lass Diarra. All players capable of holding up play and allowing Chelsea to slowly build. Another advantage of signing such a player would be the ability for Lampard to slot in behind Torres and provide the missing link that is responsible for his poor form. Back at Liverpool Gerrard was the crucial link between the midfield and Torres, much the same Iniesta is in the Spanish national team. If Ancelotti can get this right he may just unleash the beast that is El Nino.

Until then Torres will continue to not produce goals and Chelsea will continue to fall just short.

Fernando Torres - The "el nino" effect

Now not many of us football fans pay much attention to the business side of the sport. We on the other hand rather like it, and stumbled across something that we found rather interesting.

Although the transfer window is well closed and the shock trasfer of Fernando Torres to Chelsea has settled into our system, I thought I would take one more look at the 50mil Spaniards transfer and just how much this transfer could mean to Chelsea. Now Fernando maybe be looking a bit rusty on the pitch, and at times border lining desperate, but you get the feeling goals will come and he will once again be up there with Europes elite. However, despite his lack of form Torres is paying back the club that signed him in more ways than one. Torres is a foot-balling icon and a world wide image in the sport that streches far and wide. Simple internet findings reveal just how big an icon Torres is.

The most popular social networking site Facebook highlights perfectly how Chelsea can benefit commercially by acquiring Torres," said Oliver Ward, Senior Agent at ITM Sports Management.

With 966,680 fans, Torres is the most popular player in the English Premier League. More people like him than John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba combined, Torres has almost as many fans as either Arsenal and Chelsea Football Clubs.


"With 966,680 fans Torres is the Premier League's most popular player on Facebook"
Now as far as a clubs image goes, no club can be worse off aquiring the Premier Leagues most followed player. He is a sort after commodity, the player every marketing man wants to get his hands on. Torres with Chelsea in the Champioms league is much more appealing than Torres with Liverpool in the Europa league, sponsers know this and will be waiting in the wings for the Spaniard to strutt his stuff in Europes elite competition. A further indication of Fernandos insant success at Chelsea world wide was 24hours after transfer deadline day, when it was revealed that in 24hours Torres Chelsea shirts outsold Carroll Liverpool shirts Chelsea in a staggering 250/1 ratio.

The brand of Chelsea football club has already risen to extreme heights with there expansive spending on high profile players, but with Fernando Torres joining the ranks of the lofty Londeners there world-wide reputation becomes just that much more appealing.
Fernando is not only a top class player, he is a top class piece of business and 50mil is starting to look like a small price to pay considering the amount of potential this transfer has for both club and player. Chelsea officials and fans alike will only be so happy to see him plying his trade at Stamford Bridge.

By Ayden Rhodes

Torres transfer saga end as El Nino returns home to face his former Club

Fernando Torres' much hyped to Chelsea has settled and now the Spanish striker will focus on this weekend's game against his former club Liverpool.

The new number 9 at Stamford Bridge will most likely make his debut after his 50 million dollar plus move to Chelsea in the winter transfer window. The former Anfield man has vowed not to celebrate if he happens to put his bad form behind him and score a goal on debut. Torres attributes this attitude to the Liverpool fans who haad treated him so well whilst he was at the club.

Liverpool have almost returned to top form, thanks to a splurge of cash on the transfer market. Suarez who made the move from Ajax was just one of the winter signings and he paid dividends scoring in his sides win during the week against Stoke.

Torres will have to compete with the likes of Drogba and Anelka for a starting position and will most likely start from the bench. But a desperate Chelsea may just start the new signing as they try to push back up the table and into contention for the League title.