TORRES AND GERRARD INJURY UPDATE
Paul Eaton 04 September 2008
Rafael Benitez today confirmed both Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard are back in light training at Melwood.
With both players facing a race against time to be fit for next weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester United, the manager has revealed they are each "ten to twelve days" away from a return to competitive action.
Torres is battling to overcome a hamstring tear sustained against Aston Villa at the weekend while Gerrard is recovering from a minor groin operation.
"Both players are now back jogging and will be out for ten to twelve days," said Benitez.
"Gerrard might be back before Torres but you never know."
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Torres for Liverpool
TORRES: THANK-YOU, LIVERPOOL
Fernando Torres has issued a heartfelt 'thank-you' to LFC and its followers for helping him become a European champion.
Watch the reaction to Spain's win in Liverpool's Picture House pub, which adopted Merseyside's Spanish community during Euro 2008>>
El Nino scored the winning goal as Spain won their first trophy since 1964 on Sunday – an achievement he insists would not have been possible without the support of the Red half of Merseyside during the last year.
He said: "It is a dream come true and now we have a place in European history, so it is very special.
"It is my first major title but I hope it will be the first of many because I want to win many more titles with Liverpool and Spain.
"I would like to thank the staff and players at Liverpool for their support during Euro 2008 because it makes a real difference when you know you have the backing of the people of your club. Because of this they share in our success.
"I have had a wonderful first season at Anfield and the goals I scored for Liverpool gave me the confidence and belief I needed for the Euros. Again, I would like to thank Rafa and his staff because I have improved as a player thanks to them.
"But it isn't just the people at the club who have helped me, it is also the supporters and the people of the city.
"From the moment I first came to Liverpool I have been made to feel welcome and that is why I am able to enjoy my football so much.
"It is incredible because the Liverpool fans have given me so much support and I know that they have even been supporting Spain. This is something I will never forget and I thank everyone for that.
"Now I am looking forward to competing for trophies with the Reds because I know that means so much to the club and the fans."
Torres - along with countrymen Alvaro Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso and Pepe Reina - will now be given three weeks' rest before returning to Melwood for pre-season training.
Eighteen members of Rafa Benitez's squad returned today, with more set to follow over the next week.
Fernando Torres has issued a heartfelt 'thank-you' to LFC and its followers for helping him become a European champion.
Watch the reaction to Spain's win in Liverpool's Picture House pub, which adopted Merseyside's Spanish community during Euro 2008>>
El Nino scored the winning goal as Spain won their first trophy since 1964 on Sunday – an achievement he insists would not have been possible without the support of the Red half of Merseyside during the last year.
He said: "It is a dream come true and now we have a place in European history, so it is very special.
"It is my first major title but I hope it will be the first of many because I want to win many more titles with Liverpool and Spain.
"I would like to thank the staff and players at Liverpool for their support during Euro 2008 because it makes a real difference when you know you have the backing of the people of your club. Because of this they share in our success.
"I have had a wonderful first season at Anfield and the goals I scored for Liverpool gave me the confidence and belief I needed for the Euros. Again, I would like to thank Rafa and his staff because I have improved as a player thanks to them.
"But it isn't just the people at the club who have helped me, it is also the supporters and the people of the city.
"From the moment I first came to Liverpool I have been made to feel welcome and that is why I am able to enjoy my football so much.
"It is incredible because the Liverpool fans have given me so much support and I know that they have even been supporting Spain. This is something I will never forget and I thank everyone for that.
"Now I am looking forward to competing for trophies with the Reds because I know that means so much to the club and the fans."
Torres - along with countrymen Alvaro Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso and Pepe Reina - will now be given three weeks' rest before returning to Melwood for pre-season training.
Eighteen members of Rafa Benitez's squad returned today, with more set to follow over the next week.
The UEFA select squad (official)
REDS ACE MAKES EURO 2008 SELECT
Jimmy Rice 01 July 2008
Fernando Torres has been named in UEFA's squad of Euro 2008 – but there is no place for Man Utd winger Cristiano Ronaldo.
El Nino is one of four forwards in the 23-man select alongside international teammate David Villa and Russia's Andrei Arshavin and Dmitri Pavlyuchenko.
UEFA technical director Andy Roxburgh explained: "Clearly Torres is a match-winner. He's a fantastic front player – very fast, powerful, brave – and he's a finisher. His movement is excellent as well.
"To say anyone is the best player in the world is a difficult one, but he is one of the big talents in European football."
On Ronaldo's absence, Roxburgh added: "This is entirely about the tournament and not about reputations or how well you started.
"Of course he was mentioned – and if Portugal had gone further, there's no argument he'd have been in this group because he's a fantastic player.
"He was in our Champions League all-star squad for the season – and at the beginning of the tournament he threatened to be in this one.
"But then it came abruptly to an end. When it comes to a squad of the tournament, those that go to semis and finals dominate things like this."
The UEFA select squad in full is:
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Italy), Iker Casillas (Spain), Edwin van der Sar (Netherlands).
Defenders: Bosingwa (Portugal), Philipp Lahm (Germany), Carlos Marchena (Spain), Pepe (Portugal), Carles Puyol (Spain), Yuri Zhirkov (Russia).
Midfielders: Hamit Altıntop (Turkey), Luka Modric (Croatia), Marcos Senna (Spain), Xavi Hernández (Spain), Konstantin Zyryanov (Russia), Michael Ballack (Germany), Cesc Fàbregas (Spain), Andrés Iniesta (Spain), Lukas Podolski (Germany), Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands).
Forwards: Andrei Arshavin (Russia), Roman Pavlyuchenko (Russia), Fernando Torres (Spain), David Villa (Spain).
wahahaha sik perlu mention cristiano ronaldo indahhhhh pok ya midfield, torres striker
Jimmy Rice 01 July 2008
Fernando Torres has been named in UEFA's squad of Euro 2008 – but there is no place for Man Utd winger Cristiano Ronaldo.
El Nino is one of four forwards in the 23-man select alongside international teammate David Villa and Russia's Andrei Arshavin and Dmitri Pavlyuchenko.
UEFA technical director Andy Roxburgh explained: "Clearly Torres is a match-winner. He's a fantastic front player – very fast, powerful, brave – and he's a finisher. His movement is excellent as well.
"To say anyone is the best player in the world is a difficult one, but he is one of the big talents in European football."
On Ronaldo's absence, Roxburgh added: "This is entirely about the tournament and not about reputations or how well you started.
"Of course he was mentioned – and if Portugal had gone further, there's no argument he'd have been in this group because he's a fantastic player.
"He was in our Champions League all-star squad for the season – and at the beginning of the tournament he threatened to be in this one.
"But then it came abruptly to an end. When it comes to a squad of the tournament, those that go to semis and finals dominate things like this."
The UEFA select squad in full is:
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Italy), Iker Casillas (Spain), Edwin van der Sar (Netherlands).
Defenders: Bosingwa (Portugal), Philipp Lahm (Germany), Carlos Marchena (Spain), Pepe (Portugal), Carles Puyol (Spain), Yuri Zhirkov (Russia).
Midfielders: Hamit Altıntop (Turkey), Luka Modric (Croatia), Marcos Senna (Spain), Xavi Hernández (Spain), Konstantin Zyryanov (Russia), Michael Ballack (Germany), Cesc Fàbregas (Spain), Andrés Iniesta (Spain), Lukas Podolski (Germany), Wesley Sneijder (Netherlands).
Forwards: Andrei Arshavin (Russia), Roman Pavlyuchenko (Russia), Fernando Torres (Spain), David Villa (Spain).
wahahaha sik perlu mention cristiano ronaldo indahhhhh pok ya midfield, torres striker
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Bye Bye Kuyt v Torres
I am disappointed wif Holland's performance last night. I agree wif their coach Van Basten, they never got into the game-- coz that's what I'm waiting for! Aku cam, tunggu, tunggu jak sidak masok gear, sik masok2! Paloi! I think Russia was already innit long before d Dutch warmed up. I know Russia was good, bak kata Josh Deng, aku yakin bah, aku ada nangga sidak main. Aku pun ada! But is this the Holland that defeated Italy 3-nil the other night??? Darnnnnn... I am yet to hear Ily's comment on this. Holland was just average last night, coz the Russians played a better game. When Ruud scored, they went into extra time, I found myself supporting the Russians more, coz the way they played all night was awesome! Sayang la mun kalah, eventhough I want the Dutch to win. Stupid Nasib bait aku sik main prediction ya wuih... As for tonight, naturally, Spain laaaaa, coz of Torres (oh, another reason I support Holland aside from the Dutch's amazing performance in the group stages is that Kuyt is innit, darnnnnn I was really looking forward for Torres v Kuyt for the semi -- palak juak Holland kalah) ... Italy is also in the list, tp list dibah2 laa (fyi, Ily n me agreed to support more than 1 teams no? haha) but I think I would be more gutted than now if Spain loses tonight. Football! Anything can happen!
Friday, June 20, 2008
POR v GER
Dang! I was expecting Portugal to win it, but I'm supporting Germany, but WHAT A GOAL(S) from the Germans! As the seconds ticks off, I'm soo Germany-you-can-do-this mode--- i was expecting Por to win it juz based from their history in the group stages, but who would have thought the Germans would ROCK ON like that???? Portugal was okay, hey they're good but I juz lurve Germany's passes. They're so tactical, so so ever since they're in my top list long time ago. Next I'm betting Croatia to win, goes on to penalties if they can sustain Turkey, coz the Turks are a strong team.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
End of group stages EURO 08
hmm... I must say, this has been quite a relaxing euro for me. Perhaps I was so busy during the day, and I think sleep is something I have to do, coz I don't see a way of recovering sleep unless falling sick. I missed a few matches, especially during the 3rd match of the group stages... I know its not fair, but qualified teams definitely sent up their 2nd team the chance to play, which is typical, and that's what happened. BUT I keep updated to the goals and reviews, and lineups and everything. I envy Ilyana who have time to catch up sleep in the mornings coz she doesn't have to GO TO WORK at 8am in the morning!
My prediction was final: spain v holland, but as I was staring at the tournament schedule, I don't see how that can happen except during semi final DARN! so I have to choose another final, and I decided to go for holland v portugal. But I support Spain coz of Torres mainly, and others too... but Holland's looking reallllll good mannn!
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