Torres

Given the inevitable rumours surrounding Torres I would just like to say that I have read nothing so far that intimates he wishes to leave Liverpool.

All he has said is exactly what all other players still involved in the World cup have said before him.

"I am still involvelved in the world cup and don't want to be distracted from winning it by making comments on events at my club.

I haven't had a holiday for 3 years so will have one when the tournament is finished and will then talk to the club and my new manager after this.

I am very happy with the new manager."

Nothing here to get alarmed about. He could of course and I fully expect he will commit his future to the club once he has had the opportunity of talking to his new manager.

The rest is just smoke and mirrors

Fernando Torres is staying at Liverpool, insists Roy Hodgson, but Javier Mascherano confirms he wants Anfield exitBy Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 4:31 PM on 27th July 2010

For Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson news that striker Fernando Torres is looking forward to another season with the Reds far outweighs the unsurprising announcement by midfielder Javier Mascherano that he wants to leave.
Mascherano returned to training on Monday and immediately told his new manager he did not want to stay.
The contrast could not be greater with Torres, who has expressed his keenness to come back next week and get stuck into preparations for a new campaign with the Merseysiders.
If Torres fulfils that pledge, and despite much speculation about his future there is no reason to doubt he will not, it will give Liverpool a significant boost after months of uncertainty about matters on and off the pitch.
Relief: Liverpool fans will be delighted with the news star striker Torres is to stay
'As far as I know he is looking forward to coming back here on Monday,' said Hodgson on Torres.
'He is enjoying a holiday - a well-deserved break as he has not had one for
three years - spending a lot of time with his family, keeping a low profile.
'As far as I know he is not really speaking to anyone but he has told us that he is looking forward to Monday, looking forward to getting back to work and looking forward to playing for Liverpool next season.
'That is what I know so other reports, I would suggest, are erroneous.'
Torres' attitude is at odds with that of Mascherano's, who has been angling for
a move almost ever since Barcelona were fended off 12 months ago.

'Yes, he wants to leave the club,' confirmed Hodgson when asked about Mascherano. 'He has made that perfectly clear. I think he wanted to leave a year go.