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Welcome news for Liverpool this evening is that star striker, Fernando Torres has come out strongly in support of his manager, Rafa Benitez.
\nHe said: “I think sacking the manager is not a solution. We are the main reason, the players are the people that have to find a solution. The manager is not playing, so we have to play much better.”
\nNice to see our most prized asset backing the manager and the club, great to see his commitment to the cause is not in doubt, despite our very poor season to date.
\n“Obviously we need players, but I don’t think we have the money to bring in the best players. Its a difficult situation but every top team in the world goes sometimes through a bad situation like Liverpool now and Liverpool will get over the situation.”
\nWell said El Nino, Rafa bought a gem when he signed you, son.<\/p>\n

Welcome news for Liverpool this evening is that star striker, Fernando Torres has come out strongly in support of his manager, Rafa Benitez. He said: “I think sacking the manager is not a solution. We are the main reason, the players are the people that have to find a solution. 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