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Arrival of Roy Hodgson could tip the scales for Fernando Torres
Posted on 26. Jul, 2010 by Joe Carter.
Pundits have speculated that the arrival of new Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson could be just the incentive Fernando Torres needs to stay with the Reds.
Hodgson signed a three-year contract with the club in July and has already received prolific endorsements from Liverpool’s biggest players, such as Jamie Carragher and skipper Steven Gerrard.
Gerrard believes that it is Hodgson’s experience that will help the side, calling him the “right man for job”.
The new Liverpool boss succeeds previous manager Rafael Benitez, who parted with the club earlier in the year following a season which saw the Reds unable to qualify for the Champion’s League.
It is thought the arrival of Hodgson could be the lure needed to ensure that Spanish striker Fernando Torres stays with the club, however, Hodgson himself may not be so convinced, after he was quoted as saying he has done all he can to try and retain Torres.
“Unfortunately, I cannot do much more. His beef is with the club and not me,” stated Hodgson.
Though it seems former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish has more faith in Hodgson’s pulling power.
“When Torres sees that and talks with Roy I’m sure he’ll give us good news,” said Dalglish, who managed the Reds between 1985 and 1991 and featured as a player for 10 years.
The Liverpool legend also believes that the side are one to watch this season.
“Signing Joe Cole and Steven Gerrard coming out with a statement saying he is staying gives everyone a lift and it wasn’t a bad week for the club,” said Dalglish.
“Roy is going to stamp his own authority on the club. It is difficult at the moment because the players are coming back in dribs and drabs after the World Cup and you don’t have everyone coming back together it is difficult.”
Betfair offer 33/100 odds that Torres will stay with Liverpool, while giving 97/100 odds that the Spaniard will be leaving Anfield.
