Difficult Quote by Roberto Mancini

Torres was easily the best player I have ever played with in my career. I loved him. And when he approached me and said…

— Steven Gerrard

Fernando Torres needs to be loved on a regular basis

— Mark Lawrenson

There are good players in Europe and all the way around the world, but better than Torres - no. I would not want to…

— Rafael Benitez

I would give Fernando Torres a contract for life - not just as a player but as an example for everyone. He is a…

— Saul Niguez

The one thing we have to remember about Fernando Torres is that he's a human being who has come in for an enormous amount…

— Roy Hodgson

We brought him [Raffi Torres] in because he was an emotional, physical player. He's had nothing but a great attitude and a great work…

— Alain Vigneault

Ferran Torres has shown a lot of desire to come to Barca and I want to thank him.

— Joan Laporta

Am I too critical on Torres and Drogba because I used to be a striker myself? I don't think so.

— Marco van Basten

I think that Balotelli could be as good as Torres - and even better than him.

— Roberto Mancini

We know that Xabi Alonso has done a lot for Real Madrid, but this is Real and when a good player leaves, another good…

— Marcelo

Liverpool players must play like a lion, give his all. There must be determination, commitment and resolve to be a Liverpool player.

— Gerard Houllier

Fernando Torres' English seems to be coming on good

— Andy Townsend