Football: Torres Euro place in doubt says Del Bosque
Torres could miss selection for next year’s European championship if he does not get more playing time with Chelsea.
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Spain striker Fernando Torres could miss selection for next year’s European championship if he does not get more playing time with Chelsea, said Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque. The former Real Madrid coach said Torres’ poor club form was a worry. The 27-year-old striker has netted just five times in 23 games since his January move from Liverpool and seven of his 12 Chelsea appearances this season have been as a substitute. “Torres deserves respect for his record and he has our confidence, but if he is not playing, there are certain things that are obvious,” said Del Bosque.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 1st, 2012.
Spain striker Fernando Torres could miss selection for next year’s European championship if he does not get more playing time with Chelsea, said Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque. The former Real Madrid coach said Torres’ poor club form was a worry. The 27-year-old striker has netted just five times in 23 games since his January move from Liverpool and seven of his 12 Chelsea appearances this season have been as a substitute. “Torres deserves respect for his record and he has our confidence, but if he is not playing, there are certain things that are obvious,” said Del Bosque.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 1st, 2012.