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Liverpool striker Fernando Torres credits Ryan Babel for match-winning goal against West Ham United
Torres reserves praise for his oft underrated teammate...
20 Sep 2009 08:42:47
By Philip Wen
Liverpool hotshot Fernando Torres has paid tribute to Ryan Babel after the Dutchman came off the bench and provided the assist for the striker’s match-winning goal in the 3-2 win at West Ham United.
The Spaniard was humble after scoring a magnificent double to claw the Reds to victory at Upton Park, preferring to laud his teammate Babel, who has been struggling to feature regularly for the Liverpool first-team.
"Everyone knows Ryan [Babel] is a fantastic player," Torres said to liverpoolfc.tv
"He played on the right wing and he gave me a fantastic cross which was easy for me to attack the ball and score. It is easy for a striker when the cross is as good as that.
"He is a player with quality who can do things like this, so without Ryan I couldn't have scored. It's thanks to him I could score the goal to win it for us.
"We knew before the game that this was a difficult place to come and win. West Ham are a very good team at home but we now have momentum and we got the win.
"We played really well and we deserved it. We need to keep playing like this and keep working hard, because when every player plays well and works so hard then it's difficult for any team to beat Liverpool."
Torres opened the scoring in the first half with a sizzling solo effort, a strike that “El Nino” was clearly delighted with. The striker also gave credit to West Ham for their valiant effort in the match.
"My mind was to try to cross it as soon as possible because I was on my left foot," he said. "I was looking for a teammate but I didn't see anyone so I just kept going and managed to score, which was nice for me but more important for the team.
"West Ham kept coming back at us but we managed to get the third goal and we have to be happy.
"I hope there will be many more goals. I know when I'm working hard they will arrive so I have to keep working hard all the time for the team."
Liverpool have rediscovered their scoring form in the league, with 10 goals in their last three Premier League matches. But Torres emphasised the need to shore things up at the back too.
"We have to keep winning games which is the main thing but the next target is to keep more clean sheets," he said.
"That will be good for the team and good for [goalkeeper] Pepe [Reina]. We have to improve in defence and keep more clean sheets."
Liverpool hotshot Fernando Torres has paid tribute to Ryan Babel after the Dutchman came off the bench and provided the assist for the striker’s match-winning goal in the 3-2 win at West Ham United.
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The Spaniard was humble after scoring a magnificent double to claw the Reds to victory at Upton Park, preferring to laud his teammate Babel, who has been struggling to feature regularly for the Liverpool first-team.
"Everyone knows Ryan [Babel] is a fantastic player," Torres said to liverpoolfc.tv
"He played on the right wing and he gave me a fantastic cross which was easy for me to attack the ball and score. It is easy for a striker when the cross is as good as that.
"He is a player with quality who can do things like this, so without Ryan I couldn't have scored. It's thanks to him I could score the goal to win it for us.
"We knew before the game that this was a difficult place to come and win. West Ham are a very good team at home but we now have momentum and we got the win.
"We played really well and we deserved it. We need to keep playing like this and keep working hard, because when every player plays well and works so hard then it's difficult for any team to beat Liverpool."
Torres opened the scoring in the first half with a sizzling solo effort, a strike that “El Nino” was clearly delighted with. The striker also gave credit to West Ham for their valiant effort in the match.
"My mind was to try to cross it as soon as possible because I was on my left foot," he said. "I was looking for a teammate but I didn't see anyone so I just kept going and managed to score, which was nice for me but more important for the team.
"West Ham kept coming back at us but we managed to get the third goal and we have to be happy.
"I hope there will be many more goals. I know when I'm working hard they will arrive so I have to keep working hard all the time for the team."
Liverpool have rediscovered their scoring form in the league, with 10 goals in their last three Premier League matches. But Torres emphasised the need to shore things up at the back too.
"We have to keep winning games which is the main thing but the next target is to keep more clean sheets," he said.
"That will be good for the team and good for [goalkeeper] Pepe [Reina]. We have to improve in defence and keep more clean sheets."
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