Tag: AVB

TORRES FELL OUT WITH AVB

A new report has emerged saying that Fernando Torres had a bust up with former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas just a few hours before the Portuguese was sacked from his position by owner Roman Abramovich.

Roman Abramovich was conducting an inquest into the future of the Portuguese manager after the team suffered yet another poor result on Saturday. Chelsea lost 1-0 at the hands of West Brom, but even more than the defeat, it was said that Roman Abramovich was extremely concerned about the lack of spirit within the team. Fernando Torres has not been part of the Chelsea first-team for quite a while under Andre Villas-Boas.

There has been speculation that the former Chelsea manager has been trying to alienate some of the high earning and experienced members within the squad. In order to back these claims, Andre Villas-Boas has been not having a good relationship with players like Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole, and Fernando Torres.

In the end, Andre Villas-Boas was sacked by Roman Abramovich, who has put assistant manager Roberto di Matteo incharge of the first team till the end of the season.

Continue reading “TORRES FELL OUT WITH AVB”

TORRES BACKED BY AVB

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has said that Fernando Torres has had a major impact for Chelsea this season and he expects goals from the £ 50 million striker in the match against Manchester United on Sunday.

Torres has been one of the greatest disappointments in recent times after he has scored just five goals for Chelsea since arriving from Liverpool in the record-breaking transfer on 31st January of last season. However, there have been glimpses of his extraordinary talent in certain matches – including the 3-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester United earlier in the season.

Fernando Torres scored a spectacular goal picking up with a pass from Nicolas Anelka. It was a goal that reminded of his abilities in front of goal. Since then, he has been largely disappointment and a shadow behind Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. His major chance to impress the new manager was expected to come once Didier Drogba had left for the African cup of nations. However, it too has not brought out the best in the Spaniard, who has now missed everything from open goals to extremely easy opportunities. It would have been opportunities that he would have scored with his eyes closed a few seasons ago.

Continue reading “TORRES BACKED BY AVB”

AVB BELIEVES IN FERNANDO

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has said that he believes that Fernando Torres has returning to his old self. Fernando Torres has been the subject of many ridicules recently, as he has struggled for both form and fitness since this £ 50 million move from Liverpool last January.

So far, he is yet to get into double figures when it comes to scoring and has largely been used as the substitute in favour of Didier Drogba. However, he will be getting his major chance to impress new manager Andre Villas-Boas when Didier Drogba heads out to the African cup of nations.

Chelsea will be playing a number of Premier League fixtures and FA Cup fixtures during this period. Fernando Torres will be getting the maximum opportunities during this period, as especially both Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou will be unavailable for Andre Villas-Boas. Further, Nicolas Anelka has also been sold, which leaves Daniel Sturridge as the only fit experienced striker in the squad. Of course, Andre Villas-Boas can also rely on the services of £18 million signing Lukaku, but he’s someone who is destined for the future of Chelsea and not for the present.

It was thought that the arrival of Mata would wake up Fernando Torres from his slumber, but it has not happened that way, although Mata has been quite exceptional since arriving from Valencia. Mata was signed for less than half the amount it cost to sign Fernando Torres from Liverpool, but he has already scored more league goals and provided more assists, despite being used as a winger. The same applies for Daniel Sturridge as well, who has grown in leaps and bounds this season. Fernando Torres will be having a real struggle if he fails to perform during this month, when he will be getting at least eight first team opportunities.