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Chelsea vs Barcelona and Mourinho’s prediction: Are Barca sure Champions League finalists?
It was just after Real Madrid’s qualification into the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League that Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho began what appeared to be mind games with rival Pep Guardiola, as he downgraded Chelsea’s status by overly elevating the Catalans prior to their meeting at the Stamford Bridge.
“It could be Bayern or Barcelona,” the BBC quoted him saying. “I just don't think it will be Real Madrid v Chelsea and we know why.”
"Barcelona aren't the favourites, they are super-favourites."
Such a statement – especially from a football personality as experienced as Jose Mourinho – cannot be instantly substantiated. One can even question the level of sincerity behind this statement.
Exaggeration of opinion? Perhaps, but it is easier to believe that the Real Madrid manager was simply trying to make one or several points implicitly.
Spain vs Venezuela Preview
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The one whose lone goal won the cup for La Roja against Germany, Fernando Torres, is not in the squad that will face Venezuela on Wednesday night. The truth is that the Chelsea striker is going through a horrific spell that has seen him score only once in 18 months for Spain’s national team.
Euro 2008 star striker David Villa is recovering from a long-term injury and won’t participate in the friendly. Sevilla’s Alvaro Negredo and Barcelona’s Pedro Rodriguez are also on Spain’s injury list. David Silva has developed into an even better player since the past few years. The Manchester City talisman is expected to start the match against Venezuela. Alongside him could be new face Iker Muniain from Athletic Bilbao.
Big Chelsea flop Fernando Torres not in Spain squad for Venezuela friendly
International football returns next week but there will be no playing time for Chelsea’s £50M flop Fernando Torres. The Spanish striker, who is on a terrible run of form since quitting Liverpool for the Bridge in January 2011, has been left out of Vicente del Bosque’s squad for Wednesday's friendly match against Venezuela. “Torres isn't doing well and we've decided that in this case he won't be involved,” 2010 FIFA World Cup winning coach Del Bosque explained during a press conference.
“It hurts me to leave out Fernando but I cannot be unfair and hold back those who have been pushing to get in. This is a break for him, no doubt, but it should serve as encouragement.
Chelsea’s Juan Mata backs Villas-Boas and Torres as Blues maintain hopes for glory
The 23-year-old Spanish midfielder can look down at this individual performance at Chelsea with pride. The former Valencia play maker has already provided 9 assists and scored 5 goals in 23 appearances for the Blues. However, his good form has been overshadowed by the entire team’s flaws from a general point of view. “It's true we've had a little crisis of results,” Juan Mata admitted before reiterating his belief in Chelsea’s criticized manager.
“But Villas-Boas is doing things very well and both the players and the club have a lot of confidence in him. He won everything with Porto last year.”
Fernando Torres ahead of Chelsea vs Liverpool: I’m not to blame for costing so much!
“You place the responsibility on yourself. It's something you can't control,” Torres told the English press in the build up to the Chelsea vs Liverpool game.“Also, how much I cost doesn't depend on me, it's the clubs who decide what they are willing to pay and it is they who come to an agreement.
“I have been lucky enough to experience many wonderful situations over the last 10 years, but I am confident the best is yet to come.”
Fernando Torres is yet to totally overcome his worries at Stamford Bridge. A goal against his former side this weekend will surely boost his moral. Torres, however, is expecting Liverpool’s traveling supporters to tease him fiercely.
Ex-Liverpool star Fernando Torres wins Chelsea’s backing as momentum returns
Against Genk in the UEFA Champions League in midweek, Fernando Torres made his ninth appearance of the season. He stole the show by netting his third and fourth goals in all competitions as Chelsea cruised to a 5-0 victory.“Today the chances fell to Fernando and he responded pretty well,” coach Andre Villas-Boas told the press after the match.
“But it was never a question of him not being at his best form. It's important for players to feel confident and he is feeling confident in his abilities.”
Team mate Ivanovic echoed the comments made by Villas-Boas. Rejecting the jeers of anti-Fernando Torres supporters, Ivanovic told reporters:
Chelsea Manager Andre Villas-Boas Believes Team Are “On Course” After Dominant Champions League Performance
Raul Meireles, Branislav Ivanovic and Salomon Kalou also found the net as Chelsea stayed on top of UEFA Champions League Group E.Torres showed an early sign of intent when he was released by Meireles only to divert his shot wide.
Meireles found himself un-pressured in the 8th minute in a central position, and punished Genk by firing home the opening goal past Laszlo Koteles.
Frank Lampard was soon involved three minutes later, when he also exploited space in midfield by feeding Torres to double Chelsea’s lead.
The Genk defense simply could not deal with the pace and movement of Torres, and he created a chance for Malouda, and also fired over himself before giving Chelsea a 3-0 lead at the 27 minute mark.
Struggling striker Fernando Torres thanks Chelsea’s supportive fans
“The first six months for me at Chelsea have been very difficult,” Torres told the English press.“I have been struggling but I have always had the support of the fans. From the first day until now, every time I talk with them on the street, in the cafe, everywhere, I can feel the support they are giving me.”
Fernando Torres is finding back his goal scoring form after going through a horrific goal drought. The Spaniard scored against Manchester United at Old Trafford and followed up with a goal against Swansea City last weekend.
The 2011/12 season is Fernando Torres’s time to shine—Chelsea’s Juan Mata
In midweek, the Blues recorded vital 2-0 victory away to Bayer Leverkusen and Fernando Torres played a crucial role despite not scoring. According to Juan Mata, this Champions League match was the sign of much better things to come from the former Liverpool striker.“I believe Fernando is still the same player he was before. Nothing has changed. He is a great player who has demonstrated he can score lot of goals,” Mata told the Daily Mirror.
“Everybody goes through phases when it doesn't happen for them and that is what Fernando is doing now. But this will be his season. It's just a question of time.
Flop Fernando Torres blames inaccurate translation for “old and slow” claims
According to Torres, his words were lost in some sort of inaccurate translation from Spanish to English. The striker’s statements were originally written on the Spanish La Liga’s official website. They eventually appeared on the player’s personal website. “Chelsea is, between the English teams, maybe the least English. That's because of the kind of player Chelsea has — an older player, who plays very slow, who has a lot of possession — and that's what the club is trying to change now,” Fernando Torres reportedly said.
The ex-Liverpool player subsequently singled out Juan Mata and Daniel Sturridge as important players capable of improving Chelsea’s play as a team. But the “old and slow” comments remained printed in the mind of people who reacted to the news.
Ex-Liverpool star & flop Fernando Torres blames “slow and old Chelsea midfield”
Nowadays, only a few football fans talk about Fernando Torres without giggling. Since sealing a shocking £50M transfer from Liverpool to Chelsea in January 2011, the Spanish striker has found the net only once. “When I changed clubs, I knew it was going to be a slow process, although I didn't expect it to be so long,” Torres recently confessed in an interview with the English press.
But as if he was blaming the entire team for his failure to shine at Stamford Bridge, the 27-year-old continued:
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“He is past it.”“He is a crock.”
“His best days are behind him.”
The above statements are all being thrown around on a consistent basis about Fernando Torres by fans all over the world. The statements are based on Torres’ performances last season, and they are all absolute nonsense.
Fernando Torres is 27 years old, and you can guarantee he will find his scoring form once more. Furthermore, he will win many trophies at Chelsea FC and be remembered fondly by fans.
Sport science research has shown that a footballer hits his physical peak between the ages of 28 to 30. Further to that, players in the current age are extending their careers with better knowledge of diet and how to look after their body.
Chelsea Vs Tottenham: Carlo Ancelotti Hints At Drogba-Torres Combination
Sunshine must have very much returned to the Bridge after a recent resurgence of form has seem them overtake Arsenal into second spot in the Premier League table. Better still, there is a slim chance for them to retain their title although it still remains out of their hands.Nonetheless, nothing will stop Ancelotti's men from giving all they have now with most of the problems within the team, now settled. Yes, Fernando Torres finally broke his goalscoring duct for Chelsea last week after he converted a well taken goal in Chelsea's 3-0 win over West Ham.
Chelsea Vs West Ham: The Chelsea Fans Support Me - Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres' inability to score a goal for Chelsea since signing from Liverpool last January has sparked global criticism on the Spaniard. Torres has been under severe pressure recently and was even dropped to bench for Chelsea's last two matches.However, reports have suggested that Carlo Ancelotti might be ready to welcome him back into the starting eleven ahead of tomorrow's match against West Ham and the former Liverpool striker asserted that things will be better soon as he has the backing from the fans.
The Spaniard said: "The club has enjoyed success in recent years and one of the reasons is the fans. I feel the support from them - they are being patient with me.
Ancelotti's Future Vs Torres' Role At Chelsea & The Blues' Chance To Embarrass Man United
What a season have Chelsea had this season. It has been rather poor but the fact that they are still basically in the title race does not signify that. They started the season with regular displays of 'PlayStation' football that caught the eyes of many. But that one night at the Stamford Bridge against Sunderland was the simple beginning of a very dark period for Carlo Ancelotti and his men. Perhaps even the sacking of Ray Wilkins prompted them too. Who knows?
But it was that one occasion where Steve Bruce's men left London beaming with pride having just delivered a knock-ouy blow to the defending Premier League champions. I mean, who would have expected it to be the beginning to a very poor period in the Blues' calendar. After all, Ancelotti was being hailed as the saviour after guiding them to an unprecedented double last season. But, months have passed since and god knows the amount of pressure that has been lying on Ancelotti's back, waiting to explode any minute.
Manchester United vs Chelsea: Man United’s Chance To Destroy Chelsea For Good
Manchester United vs Chelsea: The Blues’ Solution, So Close But So Far Away...
The first leg encounter at the Stamford Bridge last week did not exhibit the fighters’ most impressive, hidden abilities. Yet, even in a match that had numerous reproachable aspects, the few positive that one could extract out of the 90 minutes all fell at the benefit of the Premier League leaders. A discordant Chelsea side could only watch as Manchester United stole a deserved victory through the ever-notorious Wayne Rooney.
In addition to the verity that a better overall performance from the Blues would have prevented the visitors from taking a precious lead in London, it was undeniable that more remarkable contributions from Spanish striker Fernando Torres would have placed the Pensioners back in control of their situation prior to the decisive return leg. Regardless, in spite of their mounting expectations and their fans’ grievance, a now-incompetent Carlo Ancelotti was unable to guide his army in the path of light at the Bridge against Sir Alex Ferguson’s intruders.
Manchester United Vs Chelsea: Essien Still Hopeful Over Fernando Torres
Ever since his big-money move from Liverpool last January, Fernando Torres has not made any prominent impact at Chelsea yet. He has been under massive pressure over the past few months for his inability to score for the Blues although he has continually received backing from his teammates and coaching staff.Now even Michael Essien has run to the aid of his suffering Chelsea teammate by reiterating that time is the only thing El Nino needs to start showing his true capabilities at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Fernando Torres, Extra-time & London Pride
Manchester United vs Chelsea Is Torres’ Time To Come Out From The Dark
How many more matches need to be played before £50M acquisition Fernando Torres responds to his club’s expectations? The Spaniard has an obligation to shine during Manchester United vs Chelsea on Tuesday as Live Soccer TV explains.
Torres hasn’t scored a single goal since joining the Blues in late January. This may sound impossible, but it’s true. Ironically, his 9 English Premier League during his time with Liverpool this season keep him on top of the Merseyside Reds’ top scorers chart.
Liverpool Vs Manchester City: Mancini Labels King Kenny As 'Fantastic'
Manchester City will visit Anfield on Monday as both teams take on each other in a clash being billed as the 'European Spot Battle'. Both sides are still fighting for a place in Europe next season and although City look to be having an upper hand in this battle, anything can change from an unexpected season of Premier League football.Ahead of this anticipated clash, City manager Roberto Mancini has heaped praises on his counterpart Kenny Dalglish, labeling him as a 'fantastic manager' for the Reds. The Italian also believes that King Kenny's January spending has definitely reduced the consequences of losing Javier Mascherano and Fernando Torres.
Chelsea vs Manchester United: All Hell To Break Loose In Chelsea’s Bridge
There is so much both giants will be playing for at the Stamford Bridge in the first leg of their Quarterfinal fixture. Bearing in mind their respective branches of missions, both managers Carlo Ancelotti and Sir Alex Ferguson will need to guide their armies with perfect directions and well-built strategies. In this article, we explore diverse areas constituting the Chelsea vs Manchester United encounter’s uniqueness, and to start, we go back to 2008—a year that certainly means a lot to English football lovers.
Chelsea vs Manchester United: A Reminder Of The 2008 Champions League Final
Games between these two titans have long been a true source of entertainment for a vast portion of football fans around the globe. Their hot rivalry has had effect in all competitions over the years, and 2008 saw the two teams battle it out for the Champions League final in Moscow.