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Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben believes Liverpool's front three of Joe Cole, Steven Gerrard & Fernando Torres is better than Barcelona's attack
Reds can look forward to trophy-winning season, says Dutch winger
23 Jul 2010 12:47:00
By Zack Wilson
Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben believes that Roy Hodgson's Liverpool side will be a real threat in the race for the Premier League title this season.
Robben has pinpointed the arrival of Joe Cole as key, with the Reds now possessing one of the best front threes in European football, according to the Dutchman.
“With a front three of Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Cole I think Liverpool will be a real force in the Premier League," said Robben, according to The Daily Star.
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“Last year was a freak year [for Liverpool], but if those three click I can see them seriously challenging for the title.
“You look at those as a front three and you struggle to find a better front three in Europe – and I include Barcelona’s in that."
Indeed, Robben, who played alongside Cole at Chelsea, feels that the England international is now at a club where he can show the truly world class nature of his talent.
"I read Gerrard’s words about Joe being as good as Messi on the ball and I couldn’t agree more," the Dutchman added.
"After training with him for so long I can tell you some of the things he can do with a football are as good as anything I have ever seen.
"If Joe is now played in a more central position he will score and create a lot of goals, I see him as a real runner for player of the season.
"He is not just about tricks though, his vision is fantastic. The chances he will create for Torres will help Liverpool to have a trophy-winning season."
Robben also believes that Chelsea will soon be regretting allowing Cole to leave Stamford Bridge.
“I think it was a big mistake of Chelsea’s letting Joe go, and I am sure the fans feel the same way. At 28 even with his injuries Joe must still be a £15 million-pound player in the current market.
“I am sure Chelsea didn’t want to sell him, he has already come out and said there are political reasons behind the move and I am sure we will hear more on that when he is ready.
“He loved London, he loved the Chelsea fans, and he loved the club so something must have really upset him for him to reject Chelsea’s offer.
“I know Joe and the decision would have definitely been a footballing one and not a money one."
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Robben has pinpointed the arrival of Joe Cole as key, with the Reds now possessing one of the best front threes in European football, according to the Dutchman.
“With a front three of Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Cole I think Liverpool will be a real force in the Premier League," said Robben, according to The Daily Star.
MORE...
“Last year was a freak year [for Liverpool], but if those three click I can see them seriously challenging for the title.
“You look at those as a front three and you struggle to find a better front three in Europe – and I include Barcelona’s in that."
Indeed, Robben, who played alongside Cole at Chelsea, feels that the England international is now at a club where he can show the truly world class nature of his talent.
"I read Gerrard’s words about Joe being as good as Messi on the ball and I couldn’t agree more," the Dutchman added.
"After training with him for so long I can tell you some of the things he can do with a football are as good as anything I have ever seen.
"If Joe is now played in a more central position he will score and create a lot of goals, I see him as a real runner for player of the season.
"He is not just about tricks though, his vision is fantastic. The chances he will create for Torres will help Liverpool to have a trophy-winning season."
Robben also believes that Chelsea will soon be regretting allowing Cole to leave Stamford Bridge.
“I think it was a big mistake of Chelsea’s letting Joe go, and I am sure the fans feel the same way. At 28 even with his injuries Joe must still be a £15 million-pound player in the current market.
“I am sure Chelsea didn’t want to sell him, he has already come out and said there are political reasons behind the move and I am sure we will hear more on that when he is ready.
“He loved London, he loved the Chelsea fans, and he loved the club so something must have really upset him for him to reject Chelsea’s offer.
“I know Joe and the decision would have definitely been a footballing one and not a money one."
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