Striker thinks Reds would benefit from a second striker

After fluffing away their chance to win the league last season by drawing countless matches that they really should have put to bed, Liverpool will once again look to claim the Premiership silverware that has so far eluded them in 2009/10. Fernando Torres, however, believes the club will only be able to go the distance if they bring in a player like Wayne Rooney:

“We lack players like Rooney and Tevez who can drop back between the lines of attack and midfield and cause havoc for opposing defences and midfields.

“We lost the title because of not winning enough home games against sides who ended up mid-table.

“Rooney and Tevez are the kind of footballers who pull defenders and holding midfielders into places they don’t want to be.

“At home, United and Liverpool get sides who just want to get men behind the ball and defend.

“The key to winning those precious home points is having someone to unlock and uncomplicate that kind of match.

Torres goes on to suggest some players who can fulfill this role, and you’ll never guess what nationality they are:

“Liverpool need a player like David Silva and Andres Iniesta - players who can drop deep, find unexpected space, use a bit of quality and open up a game.”

While most sides would benefit from a Rooney-type player, The Spoiler can’t see how he would fit into Rafa’s system at Liverpool. Isn’t the role that Torres is describing already occupied by Steven Gerrard? Is he suggesting that the captain and self defence expert doesn’t do enough defending?

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