Fernando Torres
08-01-2008, 11:57 PM
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TORRES THRILLED WITH KEANE ARRIVAL
Paul Eaton 01 August 2008
Fernando Torres today admitted he is relishing the prospect of a deadly front-line partnership with new signing Robbie Keane.
Keane arrived at Anfield earlier in the week and made his debut for the Reds at Villarreal on Wednesday night.
Having arrived at the club for a hefty price tag himself one year ago Torres knows the expecations will be on Keane to deliver the goods - but he is in no doubts the Irishman will rise to the challenge.
"Robbie really wanted to come to us and you can already see he is going to bring us an enormous amount — hard work, goals and experience," said Torres.
"He will bring the level of the team up a notch. Keane has a proven record and great mobility and versatility. He can play on the wing or a bit behind the striker.
"It is very good for the team to have a player who can get in between the opposition's midfield and defence and score goals.
"The tactical lay-out of the team, and whether or not we are going to play two up front, is down to Rafa Benitez.
"When he signed Keane I'm sure he had a very clear idea of where he wanted to play him.
"But he is very adaptable. He could fill a number of different roles."
Meanwhile, Torres has also spoken of his desire to improve on a spectacular first season at Anfield.
The Spaniard netted 33 goals during a brilliant debut campaign with the Reds - but he is setting his sights even higher this time around.
"My aim is to score more than last season, that is what I am working towards," said Torres.
"I, at least, have to aim to equal last year's figure because it is very important to bring goals to the team.
"Getting my mind back on Liverpool after the European Championships will not be a problem. All of us Spaniards came back happy, full of confidence, and with a real desire to stay at the top and keep on winning. We want people to continue talking about us. We now have another chance to leave a mark with the Premier League and the Champ-ions League. I am coming into this season with all the desire and hope in the world.
"Like every season the expectation is huge. People are talking about us winning the Premier League again because we have been some way off for the last few years. It's 19 years since we won it. We also have to be among the best teams in the Champions League again. We are a very competitive side over two legs and I'm certain that we can go a long way."
Sign up for an e-Season Ticket before midnight on Friday and as well as being able to watch exclusive live coverage of our game at Rangers this weekend, you could also win a new home shirt complete with Robbie Keane's name and number
TORRES THRILLED WITH KEANE ARRIVAL
Paul Eaton 01 August 2008
Fernando Torres today admitted he is relishing the prospect of a deadly front-line partnership with new signing Robbie Keane.
Keane arrived at Anfield earlier in the week and made his debut for the Reds at Villarreal on Wednesday night.
Having arrived at the club for a hefty price tag himself one year ago Torres knows the expecations will be on Keane to deliver the goods - but he is in no doubts the Irishman will rise to the challenge.
"Robbie really wanted to come to us and you can already see he is going to bring us an enormous amount — hard work, goals and experience," said Torres.
"He will bring the level of the team up a notch. Keane has a proven record and great mobility and versatility. He can play on the wing or a bit behind the striker.
"It is very good for the team to have a player who can get in between the opposition's midfield and defence and score goals.
"The tactical lay-out of the team, and whether or not we are going to play two up front, is down to Rafa Benitez.
"When he signed Keane I'm sure he had a very clear idea of where he wanted to play him.
"But he is very adaptable. He could fill a number of different roles."
Meanwhile, Torres has also spoken of his desire to improve on a spectacular first season at Anfield.
The Spaniard netted 33 goals during a brilliant debut campaign with the Reds - but he is setting his sights even higher this time around.
"My aim is to score more than last season, that is what I am working towards," said Torres.
"I, at least, have to aim to equal last year's figure because it is very important to bring goals to the team.
"Getting my mind back on Liverpool after the European Championships will not be a problem. All of us Spaniards came back happy, full of confidence, and with a real desire to stay at the top and keep on winning. We want people to continue talking about us. We now have another chance to leave a mark with the Premier League and the Champ-ions League. I am coming into this season with all the desire and hope in the world.
"Like every season the expectation is huge. People are talking about us winning the Premier League again because we have been some way off for the last few years. It's 19 years since we won it. We also have to be among the best teams in the Champions League again. We are a very competitive side over two legs and I'm certain that we can go a long way."
Sign up for an e-Season Ticket before midnight on Friday and as well as being able to watch exclusive live coverage of our game at Rangers this weekend, you could also win a new home shirt complete with Robbie Keane's name and number