Fernando Torres: He wants to leave Liverpool due to lack of trophies, insists Luis Garcia

31 January 2011 11:24
On his way? Liverpool star Fernando Torres[LNB]Former Liverpool midfielder Luis Garcia believes their failure to win trophies is one of the main reasons behind Fernando Torres wanting to leave the Merseyside club for Chelsea.[LNB]The Premier League champions are set to table an improved bid for the Spain striker ahead of Monday night's transfer deadline, after Liverpool rejected an initial offer and a transfer request from the player himself.[LNB]Garcia played for Liverpool from2004 to 2007, leaving just a day before Torres joined the Reds fromAtletico Madrid, but is friendly with his compatriot and feels a lackof success has left him restless.[LNB]Hetold BBC Radio: 'Torres left Atletico looking for trophies and titlesand he has not achieved any of them and maybe it is time to think aboutit (a move).[LNB]'Liverpoolare in a position where they are struggling in the league and maybewith all the changes they have done it is a good moment (to leave).[LNB]'Ithink Torres is a fantastic player and Chelsea are struggling a bit inthe league and maybe that's what they need now. Someone different,someone who can give them more impetus.[LNB] 'One player cannot change a team but it will help a lot.'[LNB]Despite Torres' desire to secure a move away from Anfield, Garcia believes the forward will find it tough to leave Liverpool.[LNB] Surely Fernando deserves nights like this? Luis Garcia and team-mates celebrate Liverpool's European Cup triumph in 2005[LNB]'It's always a difficult move. I know he loved his move to Liverpool and I am a bit surprised that he wants to move to Chelsea,' he continued.[LNB]'I think it would be very hard for him. He loved Atletico but left to join Liverpool and that was difficult, but he did it because he was convinced he would achieve everything he wanted.[LNB]I think it will be difficult for him and the Liverpool fans.'[LNB] Fernando Torres for ?95m! Chelsea owner Roman's amazing deal to land Liverpool superstarNo player at Anfield can ever be bigger than the club, not even TorresAll the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Fernando Torres Places: Madrid, Liverpool, Spain

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