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  1. Chelsea will wait for Fernando Torres to find form - Andre Villas-Boas

    Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Thursday 15 December 2011. Fernando Torres enters his second year at Chelsea in January and he has scored only three goals in 25 League appearances so far. Andre Villas-Boas has said he is prepared to wait another year for Fernando Torres to rediscover his form if required, as the first anniversary of the 27-year-old's so far unsuccessful 50m transfer from Liverpool approaches. At the… Full Story »


  2. Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas tells striker Fernando Torres it is time to deliver goals

    Soccer News on The Telegraph &bull Dec 15, 2011

    While dismissing claims that Torres is for sale - "he's not available at any price" - the Chelsea manager revealed his concerns over the 50 million striker, suggesting he is suffering from a crisis of self-belief and that it was… Full Story »

  3. Chelsea Boss Andre Villas-Boas Insists Fernando Torres Is Not For Sale For Any Price

    CaughtOffside.com &bull Dec 15, 2011

    "So Fernando, you come out of Stamford Bridge, turn right and there's a bus stop just opposite the newsagent, good luck". Watch the Premier League Live Streaming Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted striker Fernando Torres is not for sale… Full Story »

  4. Torres Is Not For Sale At Any Price - Villas-Boas

    1000 Goals &bull Dec 15, 2011

    "Fernando Torres is not for sale at any price, now or in the summer." The Spain star is likely to be called into action again in January when first-choice striker Didier Drogba departs for the Africa Cup of Nations. Full Story »

  5. Celebrating by frowning and getting a bit hot in the face

    Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011

    On Monday night, after sitting around with a proper face on for an hour or so, Frank Lampard got up and kicked a ball very hard in a straight line. Toe-punt! Having done a penalty, he ran off to celebrate. He was really happy that he had done a penalty. You could tell he was really happy because he was frowning and shouting and thumping the badge on his titend with his fist and frowning a bit more and screaming. Then he… Full Story »

  6. ENGLAND/ CHELSEA, Villas-Boas: "Torres not for sale at any price"

    Transfer Market Web &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Andre Villas-Boas has insisted 50m flop Fernando Torres will not be leaving Chelsea, either in January or next summer. Reports yesterday suggested the Blues were considering offloading the former Liverpool man if they received an offer of 20m - which… Full Story »

  7. Dalglish refusing to speculate

    Soccer News on Sky Sports &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has the option to strengthen his squad in January, but he has refused to be drawn into speculating about potential targets. A record-breaking 2011 winter window, in which Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll were signed for… Full Story »

  8. Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas: Fernando Torres is not for sale at any price

    Goal.com &bull Dec 15, 2011

    The Stamford Bridge manager has no intention of jettisoning the 50 million pounds striker despite his continuing troubles on the pitch, and also backs midfielder Frank Lampard. Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted that misfiring striker Fernando Torres will not… Full Story »

  9. Fernando Torres will not be sold insists Andre Villas-Boas

    Soccer News on The Independent UK &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Note: We do not store your email address(es) but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Reports have suggested the Blues may be prepared to cut their losses on the most expensive player ever transferred… Full Story »


  10. Frank Lampard wants to extend Chelsea contract beyond 2013

    Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Chelsea's Frank Lampard is keen to secure a contract extension at the club, according to Andre Villas-Boas. Frank Lampard wants an extension to his current contract at Chelsea, according to Andre Villas-Boas, who revealed that his agent has contacted the… Full Story »

  11. Villas-Boas: Torres will not be leaving

    FIFA.com &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Andre Villas-Boas has looked to quell rumours that Fernando Torres could leave Chelsea in January by saying the Spanish striker will not be leaving Stamford Bridge "at any price". Full Story »

  12. Torres Not for Sale at Any Price, Says Villas-Boas

    Soccer News on NY Times &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Spanish striker Fernando Torres is "not for sale at any price," Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas said Thursday. Full Story »

  13. Fernando Torres is not for sale 'at any price' says Chelsea manager Andre Villa-Boas

    Soccer News on The Telegraph &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Andre Villa-Boas, the Chelsea manager, has rejected reports that Fernando Torres, his misfiring striker, will be sold in the January transfer window. Reports have suggested that Chelsea may be prepared to cut their losses on the most expensive player ever… Full Story »

  14. Chelsea: Villas-Boas dismisses Torres talk

    Club Call &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has rubbished rumours record signing Fernando Torres will be sold in the January transfer window. Full Story »


  15. Fernando Torres not for sale at any price, says Andre Villas-Boas

    Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Chelsea manager rules out January departure for striker 'It is a question of time when we see him back, sooner or later' Reports had suggested Chelsea were willing to offload the striker, who has struggled for form since his 50m… Full Story »

  16. ENGLAND/ CHELSEA, Ready 30 mln for Higuain

    Transfer Market Web &bull Dec 15, 2011

    According to Daily Star, Chelsea after have put for sale Fernando Torres, are thinking to make an offer about 30 million pounds to Real Madrid for Gonzalo Higuain. The Spanish... Full Story »


  17. Torres not for sale - Villas-Boas

    Soccer News on BBC SPORT &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas insists striker Fernando Torres is not for sale "at any price". Full Story »

Chelsea's Fernando Torres not for sale 'at any price'

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted striker Fernando Torres is not for sale "at any price".

Villas-Boas was responding to the suggestion Torres will be sold during the January transfer window following a frustrating year at Stamford Bridge.

"It's not true, he is not available at any price," said the Portuguese.

"We are pretty sure when Fernando is called up he will respond with the quality and talent he has. We have to make the best decisions for the team."

Torres, bought from Liverpool for £50m in January 2011, has scored only four times in 17 appearances for Chelsea this season.

The Spain international only found the net once in 18 appearances for the Blues last season, but Villas-Boas is confident he can help Torres rediscover his best form.

"We have to be very, very patient and I'm sure that we can turn this around," said Villas-Boas.

"We'll have to continue to push. That's one of the prerogatives of the manager, to try to get the best out of everybody. It takes time.

"I think it comes with self-confidence and motivation and hitting the back of the net.

"This was happening for Fernando in the first two or three months of the season."

Rafael Benitez, the man who brought Torres to English football, agrees with Villas-Boas that Torres will eventually hit top form for the London club.

Benitez, in charge of Liverpool when the Merseyside giants spent £20m on acquiring Torres from Atletico Madrid in 2007, said the striker would get his chance given that Didier Drogba is away on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Ivory Coast from mid-January.

Nicolas Anelka, another forward, has also been sold, to Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua.

"He [Torres] knows he has to wait for his opportunity now," Benitez told BBC World Service's World Football show.

"He has to work hard in the training sessions and be ready. Drogba is playing well now but he will leave. Fernando has to show he is as good as we know he is."

Villas-Boas also responded to veteran midfielder Frank Lampard's recent complaints about being left out of Chelsea's starting line-up.

Lampard, an England international, started on the bench for the second successive game against Manchester City on Monday but scored his side's winner in a 2-1 victory.

"There are plenty of players that push for the starting XI and Frank is not the only one," added Villas-Boas.

TORRES AT CHELSEA

"I think 'Lamps' is one of the top five players most used. Every player wants to be involved in every game but sometimes it's just not possible.

"We've been having conversations with all the players, we treat them all equally. The club's direction and fortune is the most important thing.

"There is no hiding that 'Lamps' represents the best in the history of the club. These are players of massive magnitude and represent Chelsea's success but in our opinion every player must be treated equally. Sometimes we can't please everybody."

In addition, Villas-Boas said he was confident Drogba would keep giving his all for the side, despite the club not planning to offer him the two-year deal he desires.

"There will be no question about his professionalism and integrity," said Villas-Boas at a media conference on Thursday. "I am sure he will keep on representing Chelsea this season."

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Chelsea's Fernando Torres not for sale 'at any price'

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted striker Fernando Torres is not for sale "at any price".

Villas-Boas was responding to the suggestion Torres will be sold during the January transfer window following a frustrating year at Stamford Bridge.

"It's not true, he is not available at any price," said the Portuguese.

"We are pretty sure when Fernando is called up he will respond with the quality and talent he has. We have to make the best decisions for the team."

Torres, bought from Liverpool for £50m in January 2011, has scored only four times in 17 appearances for Chelsea this season.

The Spain international only found the net once in 18 appearances for the Blues last season, but Villas-Boas is confident he can help Torres rediscover his best form.

"We have to be very, very patient and I'm sure that we can turn this around," said Villas-Boas.

"We'll have to continue to push. That's one of the prerogatives of the manager, to try to get the best out of everybody. It takes time.

"I think it comes with self-confidence and motivation and hitting the back of the net.

"This was happening for Fernando in the first two or three months of the season."

Rafael Benitez, the man who brought Torres to English football, agrees with Villas-Boas that Torres will eventually hit top form for the London club.

Benitez, in charge of Liverpool when the Merseyside giants spent £20m on acquiring Torres from Atletico Madrid in 2007, said the striker would get his chance given that Didier Drogba is away on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Ivory Coast from mid-January.

Nicolas Anelka, another forward, has also been sold, to Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua.

"He [Torres] knows he has to wait for his opportunity now," Benitez told BBC World Service's World Football show.

"He has to work hard in the training sessions and be ready. Drogba is playing well now but he will leave. Fernando has to show he is as good as we know he is."

Villas-Boas also responded to veteran midfielder Frank Lampard's recent complaints about being left out of Chelsea's starting line-up.

Lampard, an England international, started on the bench for the second successive game against Manchester City on Monday but scored his side's winner in a 2-1 victory.

"There are plenty of players that push for the starting XI and Frank is not the only one," added Villas-Boas.

TORRES AT CHELSEA

"I think 'Lamps' is one of the top five players most used. Every player wants to be involved in every game but sometimes it's just not possible.

"We've been having conversations with all the players, we treat them all equally. The club's direction and fortune is the most important thing.

"There is no hiding that 'Lamps' represents the best in the history of the club. These are players of massive magnitude and represent Chelsea's success but in our opinion every player must be treated equally. Sometimes we can't please everybody."

In addition, Villas-Boas said he was confident Drogba would keep giving his all for the side, despite the club not planning to offer him the two-year deal he desires.

"There will be no question about his professionalism and integrity," said Villas-Boas at a media conference on Thursday. "I am sure he will keep on representing Chelsea this season."

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FROM OTHER SPORT SITES
First Post Hopes rise of Arsenal signing Cologne's Luka Podolski - 8 hrs ago
Yahoo! UK and Ireland Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas: Fernando Torres is not for sale at any price - 10 hrs ago
Sky Sports A battle of wills - 10 hrs ago
Irish Independent Torres gets six months to save Chelsea career - 10 hrs ago
New Zealand Herald Soccer: Torres staying at Chelsea...for now - 18 hrs ago
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