QUOTE(dynames07 @ Aug 23 2011, 11:56 PM)
I dont think this is a fair assessment towards Torres.
Every player on the pitch got their own role to fulfill. If one of them slacks off, the objective of winning the game will not be achieved or it will be a hard fought battle. And mind you, every player also got their style of play. Both your example which is Zola and Suarez are totally different from Torres style of play.
I would say, Torres is like a center forward, and a target man. Same like Drogba, minus the strength. So, being a target man, you cannot expect him to come deep and dribble his way pass all the defenders. From my understanding, when a team utilize a target man, the player will receive the ball from deep, hold it until support arrive and float the ball again until a gap is exposed in the defense.
Another thing is that we expect him to score but football is not an individual game. He cannot function well when the midfielders sux to the max.
Inadaptability should not be the question here. Chelsea should consider his style of play before even make a bid for him. There is a lot other options that may suit or style but why still buy him and ask him to change?
Same like for all the time, you are right handed. You apply for the job and they ask you to be left handed. So, can you functions properly? And will you blame your inadaptability in this situation?
For me, the one that doesn't deserve to be on the regulars are Malouda and Kalou. Others depend on situation. And the best partner for Torres is Drogba. This is not rocket science. Their traits complement each other. And with enough time together, I think they will perform superbly.
I think you made some good points about a player's role and function but my point is merely that great players will always be great players no matter what team or tactics they are exposed to.
Isn't everyone tired of making excuses for Torres? I myself once believed he would come good and I still hope so. But we have to concede he isn't going to be the saviour and star striker we thought he would. He might score 15 goals a season, but he isn't going to be the one to inspire Chelsea to league and UCL glory.
As for the points you made, allow me to reply:
- Yes, Chelsea should have considered his style before purchasing him. Bu they didn't and now they're stuck with a striker who can't perform. Torres was well aware of the system Chelsea used. He still wanted to join.
If you were to use the example of an employee being asked to do something he isn't familiar with, well he has to learn hasn't he? Try telling your new boss that you can't perform because it's a new job function. In the case of Torres, he gets paid 100k+ a week. I think that's motivation enough to adapt.
What's said about Malouda and Kalou is true. They're rubbish.
However, a Drogba and Torres partnership doesn't make sense in theory nor does it on the pitch. Like you said, they're both target men. Torres has never played well with a strike partner. At Liverpool, he was the focal point of a 4-2-3-1. Drogba has been the lone wolf and spearhead of a 4-3-3 for years now. Given Drogba's ego as well, I doubt this partnership would go down well if they even tried it out long term. Drogba isn't going to hold the ball and slide it behind the defense for Torres. Nor does Torres power his way past defenders to lay the ball off for Drogba.
But I'm curious as to why you think their traits complement each other. How so?
But once Mata is in, let's see if Torres can perform. If he doesn't, I'm keen to see what other excuses everyone can make for him.
Maybe then we'd need Modric? Gerrard? Alonso?
This post has been edited by Nitheon: Aug 24 2011, 11:16 AM 
Aug 23 2011, 06:10 PM
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2 pacey wing/striker flanking torres would be superexciting to watch.
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