"There have been various important factors, like the fact that we were so far off the top of the table so quickly," Torres said. "That killed us psychologically and has stopped us changing the situation. After that, injuries hit us pretty hard and we have felt that a lot... After a good season last year, circumstances dictated we had to sell players and everything got messed up. The sale of Alvaro Arbeloa, Sami Hyypia and Xabi Alonso was an important loss. Alvaro was a player who did a vital job for us and his flexibility was a huge bonus."
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has finally hinted at his departure from Anfield. The Spaniard felt a lack of support from the club has made him re-think his options. Is it coincidental that these thoughts have surfaced just as Juventus has expressed interest or is Rafa's real concern with tonight's Europa League clash with Athletico, like he says?
So it looks as though Rafa Benitez may be on his way out of Liverpool with reports claiming the Spaniard is in negotiations with the club about his departure. Is this a good decision by Liverpool? Vote now!
Manchester City and Liverpool will meet next Monday in their second Premier League game of the season. Both sides are unbeaten before the game with the Citizens grabbing a 0-0 draw at Tottenham in the first weekend while Liverpool drew 1-1 with Arsenal.
The manager is the one who decides, he should be patient.
He should be playing, Roy might have forgotten all about him.
The Denmark international returned to the side on New Year's Day following a three-month absence with a calf injury but, having been overlooked by Hodgson earlier in the season, he fears for his prospects under the current manager. Here's what he said in a Danish newspaper: "I still have three years left on my contract with Liverpool but it's not me who decides if I'm playing. If I'm not playing and I'm not injured I have no reason to be here."
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez felt Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia dived to win an equalizing penalty in his side's 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
Might possibly happen if they have no choice but paying for Benitez to leave.
They won't be relegated, but they'll defo loose some money.
I hope they do. I hate the reds and Stevey G!
Liverpool could be on the slippery slope that tore Leed United apart not long ago. With money now being a huge issue and Benitez departure appearing to be but a expensive idea; is it possible that the clubs will soon share more in common than one might think?
Because he's a Red through and through and money doesn't dictate his life.
He's probablly not sure he'll get it renewed.
He knows Torres and Stevey might be going. He'll retire.
Another man whose contract runs out after the end ot the 2010-2011 season is Liverpool's stout defender Jamie Carragher. But he's not pushed to discuss the future as of yet. What is he holding out for?
