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Chelsea vs Manchester United: Torres Sad About Ferdinand’s Absence For The Reds

Angela Asante, March 1 2011,
It’s Chelsea vs Manchester United tonight but it won’t be Fernando vs Ferdinand as the Manchester United defender has been ruled out through injury. This has left Torres somehow disappointed.
Fernando Torres had no problem facing Rio Ferdinand as Liverpool player.
Fernando Torres had no problem facing Rio Ferdinand as Liverpool player.
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The Spaniard, who hasn’t netted a single goal for Chelsea so far, is preparing for the action against the English Premier League’s leaders. Fernando Torres had a good record against Manchester United during his time at Liverpool and he’ll hope to add more goals to the ones he’s already scored against the Red Devils.

However, the Chelsea striker would be happier to do so against Manchester United’s strongest defensive line as he believes that one must beat the best to be the best. But with Rio Ferdinand’s confirmed absence from Tuesday night’s match, Fernando Torres feels a bit sad as he told Chelsea’s official website.

“When you play against top sides, they have top players and Man United are the same. They have brilliant centre-backs and the motivation is always high when you play against them,”

“You want to play well against these players to show that you can do it; and Vidic and Ferdinand were always a big challenge for me.

“So I was hoping they could both play. Some people prefer big players not to be playing but I prefer to play against these kinds of players.”

Fernando Torres could affront Chris Smalling instead of Rio Ferdinand tonight. Will the ex-Liverpool player score his first goal under a Blue jersey in front of Chelsea’s home crowd?

Chelsea vs Manchester United

Date: Tuesday, 1 Mar 2011
Time: 14:45 ( US/Eastern )
Competition: England Premier League
Live/Repeat: Live
Venue: Stamford Bridge (London)

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