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by **Dundalk** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:10 pm

Greavesie wrote:Just heard on SSN that Drogba trained this morn.

Has anyone got the full interview of Torres where he says he wants the CL more than the league?

Liverpool may be embroiled in a race with Manchester United for the domestic title but star striker Fernando Torres has his eyes fixed on winning the Champions League.

The Reds take on Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals at Anfield on Wednesday and Torres said his part in Spain's victorious Euro 2008 campaign has given him the taste of success.

Torres told the club's official website: "Domestic titles are very important but to win the Champions League you are saying we are the best team in Europe.

"This club has a great record in the European Cup but now I want to be a part of that history.

"Winning the European Championship was a great thing for me and I understood what it was to win a major trophy and what I had been missing.

"On the way home from the European Championship I made a promise that I wanted more of this success with Liverpool and it does not come any bigger than the European Cup."

Meanwhile, Torres hailed the decision of Steven Gerrard to sign a new contract, saying the Liverpool skipper is one of the best players in the game.

"Stevie has been getting a lot of praise from some of the best players in the world," added Torres.

"That is quite right because I think he is the best in the world. He is a great team player but he can also win a game on his own when maybe we are not playing so well.

"I would love to see him have a lot more success. I cannot think of a player I would rather be playing with.

"We know it is not going to be easy against Chelsea on Wednesday but both Stevie and I are happy with our form."

The Spanish striker also reiterated his own desire to stay at the club for the long term.

He said: "I have said many times the only club I would leave Atletico Madrid for was Liverpool, and nothing has changed there. They are the only two clubs that are in my heart.

"I have supported Liverpool since I was a boy and I intend on staying here a very long time."

He never really said he want the CL more than the league

by **Reg** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:12 pm

The difference between the two sides tomorrow and in the return leg will be our new found confidence.

When your head is up, everything is doable.

by **GYBS** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:14 pm

The thing is Reg they have been playing a lot better since Hiddink has arrived and they now have Essien Drogba and i think carvalho back - three big players for them . The matches are going to be nothing like the league ones and we are going to have a big fight on our hands to progress .

by **Greavesie** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:20 pm

Dundalk wrote:
Greavesie wrote:Just heard on SSN that Drogba trained this morn.

Has anyone got the full interview of Torres where he says he wants the CL more than the league?

Liverpool may be embroiled in a race with Manchester United for the domestic title but star striker Fernando Torres has his eyes fixed on winning the Champions League.

The Reds take on Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals at Anfield on Wednesday and Torres said his part in Spain's victorious Euro 2008 campaign has given him the taste of success.

Torres told the club's official website: "Domestic titles are very important but to win the Champions League you are saying we are the best team in Europe.

"This club has a great record in the European Cup but now I want to be a part of that history.

"Winning the European Championship was a great thing for me and I understood what it was to win a major trophy and what I had been missing.

"On the way home from the European Championship I made a promise that I wanted more of this success with Liverpool and it does not come any bigger than the European Cup."

Meanwhile, Torres hailed the decision of Steven Gerrard to sign a new contract, saying the Liverpool skipper is one of the best players in the game.

"Stevie has been getting a lot of praise from some of the best players in the world," added Torres.

"That is quite right because I think he is the best in the world. He is a great team player but he can also win a game on his own when maybe we are not playing so well.

"I would love to see him have a lot more success. I cannot think of a player I would rather be playing with.

"We know it is not going to be easy against Chelsea on Wednesday but both Stevie and I are happy with our form."

The Spanish striker also reiterated his own desire to stay at the club for the long term.

He said: "I have said many times the only club I would leave Atletico Madrid for was Liverpool, and nothing has changed there. They are the only two clubs that are in my heart.

"I have supported Liverpool since I was a boy and I intend on staying here a very long time."

He never really said he want the CL more than the league

Cheers Dundalk, was just told about it, didnt think he would actually say that like.

Ta

by **Dundalk** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:42 pm

Rafas take on tommorrows game...

Benitez said: "It is not a good time for either of us to be playing the other. It is a big challenge for both teams. They have a good team with experience and a manager with experience. This game is 50-50.

"I have great respect for a massive club and a very good team. We are both playing in big competitions. We are both big teams.

"We have beaten them twice this season in the league, it will give us confidence, but this is a different competition and it will be down to just one or two mistakes.

"Keeping a clean sheet is important in the first game for both teams, I would prefer to play at Anfield second, but that is not the case so we must get on with it."

by **Judge** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:52 pm

GYBS wrote:The thing is Reg they have been playing a lot better since Hiddink has arrived and they now have Essien Drogba and i think carvalho back - three big players for them . The matches are going to be nothing like the league ones and we are going to have a big fight on our hands to progress .

they didnt do so well against spurs did they!!

by **Reg** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:54 pm

And Riise is no longer here to score an own goal........

by **Judge** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:56 pm

Reg wrote:And Riise is no longer here to score an own goal........

our stevie is tho

, remember the cup final last moments, when actually riise scored a beauty at the correct end after a few mins

by **andrew11** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:57 pm

hi guys just found this link from 2005 full ac milan v liverpool ITV COMMENTRY FULL.

http://www.soccerclips.net/en....vsports

Relive the drama

ENJOY!!!!

by **Judge** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:59 pm

cheers andrew. please go to the intro section and formally introduce yourself mate

by **JoeTerp** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:20 pm

Anyone else favor Agger over Skrtel in this match? I think if they had been getting equal playing time, Agger would be the natural choice.

by **tubby** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:25 pm

Definatley. Skrtel has been really shakey since coming back from injury and he even let a few passes go astray on the weekend. We can't be having that against Chelsea. Also Agger has always performed well against Chelsea in the past and even got a goal once. It's a shame he hasn't been able to play more often as Joe says he would be no 1 choice in partnering Carra. But is he match fit? I haven't heard anything to say otherwise but he hasn't played in a while so would Rafa even play him?

by **Reg** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:25 pm

He could be rusty Joe, he´s hardly played, I´d save him for Blackburn.

by **Judge** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:06 pm

Reg wrote:He could be rusty Joe

who's rusty joe?

who's he play for?

by **tubby** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:12 pm

Don't know about that but if he is related to rusty nail I'd stay well clear.

Sorry bad joke but if you have seen joyride or joyride 2 you would understand.

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