Source: Team_Talk
Gower: Torres tackle needless
Mark Gower insists Fernando Torres deserved his red card after the Swansea midfielder expressed relief that he did not suffer a serious injury.[LNB] Torres was sent off during Chelsea's 4-1 victory over Swansea on Saturday following a two-footed lunge at Gower towards the end of the first half.[LNB]Gower was able to avoid any serious contact from the challenge by Torres, who had earlier given his side the lead at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]The 32-year-old expects to be fit for Swansea's next game at home to Stoke City and branded Torres' challenge as 'needless'.[LNB]"It was not a nice tackle and it was definitely a red card," said Gower. [LNB]"Thankfully, I have managed to get most of my body out of the way. [LNB]"He has caught my ankle but you'll have to ask him why he has done it. [LNB]"It seemed like a needless tackle at the time. I had half a bad touch so I was stretching. He seemed to lunge in and I caught him out of the corner of my eye and tried to get out of the way. [LNB]"His feet came off the floor and there was intent. [LNB]"I've a graze but it won't affect me. I'll be fit for next week."
