Torres: "we'll win trophies with money or without it"

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has spoken about the coming season in two separate interviews published in the Guardian and the official site. He’s aware that the Reds are unable to compete with the financial might of United or Chelsea, but believes the team is still strong enough to contend for the Premiership.

"I don't know about Liverpool's financial situation but I know we don't have the same money as Manchester United or Chelsea," he said. "We're fighting them with less money every season. That's not a problem for us – we're a strong team and we'll win trophies with money or without it."

He said: "I'm sure that Manchester United and Chelsea will be our main rivals but you can't leave Arsenal or Manchester City out of the equation. "Man City are putting together a strong team with good signings.” Torres suggests United may have big holes to fill with Ronaldo’s sale to Madrid, who he says: “will be sorely missed along with Carlos Tevez. We will have to wait and see which players they bring in."

"The important thing is we're getting closer to the title. It's been frustrating for me because three years without a trophy for Liverpool is too long. The next one is coming, though – I'm sure of it.

Speaking about Benitez bringing in new players he once again suggested his Spanish compatriot David Villa.

“I know Rafa is working hard to bring in good players but I'm pretty sure David Villa will be too expensive for us. He is an outstanding striker and if Liverpool could sign anyone, I'd ask for him. He's been in sensational form this season. But, to be honest, we have Steven Gerrard playing behind the striker and he scores 20 goals a season, so we don't really need another forward. We just need to keep our best players."

Torres also speaks about the unwanted press speculation surrounding Alonso, Mascherano and Aurelio:

"I worry about losing my team-mates but if we can keep our best players and bring in some more, we'll be even stronger for next season," he said. "It'd be fantastic if we play together for many years because Liverpool are the team with the second-most players in the Spain squad.
"It's important for Spanish players to play in the Premier League and Serie A as it makes us more complete footballers."

"Once again the Premier League is Liverpool's main goal for next season," said the 25-year-old.
"The important thing is we're getting closer to the title. It's been frustrating for me because three years without a trophy for Liverpool is too long. The next one is coming, though – I'm sure of it.

"We are going to set our sights on the title, and this time we are going to try and be more clinical at home against the so-called weaker teams. Last season they caused us some grief at Anfield."