Fernando Torres has picked his ultimate XI team on his birthday.
Torres, who retired from football last year, told Liverpool's official website : "It is going to be a 3-5-2 [formation]. I don't really believe in systems but just to occupy the space.
"Jan Oblak will be in goal. I played with him for three-and-a-half years at Atletico [Madrid] he's an amazing goalkeeper. It is difficult to pick one goalkeeper but I will pick Jan Oblak."
When choosing his defence, Torres opted for three centre-halves as he explained: "The defence will be three centre-backs.
"Carles Puyol, a key player, an amazing defender. Diego Godin, he's another amazing defender. I will play with three so I will pick John Terry as the third centre-back.
"When I want to defend with three I need three of them to be top defenders who can play together. So there will be no full-backs so I need three centre-backs to play in position.
"Godin, Puyol and Terry are very good with the ball and they are strong defenders so we can defend with three all the time."
After snubbing his former Liverpool team-mates in defence, Torres chose a very familiar trio in his midfield five.
Torres continued: "Okay [in the] midfield I will pick Javier Mascherano as a holding midfielder. [He is] a player who all of the teams need. Hard work, good with the ball, a player I loved to play alongside him at Liverpool.
"Next to him will be Xabi Alonso [who is the] perfect partner for him. You could see [that on display] in our time here all together. Mascherano and Alonso are the perfect combination, we need Alonso's quality on the ball to play."
The Spaniard then selected his former team-mate Steven Gerrard as an attacking midfielder in his XI. The duo proved a formidable force during Torres' Anfield reign.
"In the midfield, in the more advanced position is Steven Gerrard, this is my icon player," he revealed.
"I need Steven in the team, in any system, in any team. [A] key player for me and obviously the most important player in that role as a number 10 in front of Mascherano and Alonso.
"The best player I've played with, I've said many times he is the player who completed my game. There is a before and after [Torres] since I started playing with him. [An] iconic player and captain of that team.
"I will be so happy to be able to play with him again."
The final players Torres selected for his ultimate XI were former Spain team-mates and legendary Barcelona pairing Andres Iniesta and Xavi. The pair complete the midfield five.
In attack the 36-year-old, who celebrates his birthday today, has picked himself alongside former Atletico Madrid and Spain strike partner David Villa.
Fernando Torres Ultimate XI:
(3-5-2) Oblak; Godin, Terry, Puyol; Xavi, Mascherano, Alonso, Gerrard, Iniesta; Villa, Torres
Razabioruy
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Nueaeklmst
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Liverpool destroyed Torres’s Career, he should still be playing if Liverpool hadn’t played him though injuries, he carried Liverpool on his own, and kept playing through pain and when he cannot carry on doing that they dumped him out to Chelsea and rest is history he never regained his form
Torres’s mistake was leaving Liverpool. It all went downhill for him from there.
vupeimptu
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Well,.. that's for him. a kind of bias . only using his former teammates.... leaving Messi because him Torres didn't play for Barcelona and Messi is also not from Spain. same with CR7, because he didn't play for Madrid and CR7 is not from Spain...and many other stars far too better than this his all Spanish team.
are you illiterate?
fauikoru
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the best number 9 I have ever see in liverpool shirt I love this guy more then any ather he is the best striker after rush
laehcim
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In those days even if possible this present this players are tactically from front to back finished products
olwafestuz
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that's my legend EL NINO i agree with it. i wish to see playing before you retire but I hope I can see you one day in my lifetime
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same here too
olwafestuz
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Happy birthday El NINO 🥳🥳🥳🥳
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you forgot to had world cup too 1
olwafestuz
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Well,.. that's for him. a kind of bias . only using his former teammates.... leaving Messi because him Torres didn't play for Barcelona and Messi is also not from Spain. same with CR7, because he didn't play for Madrid and CR7 is not from Spain...and many other stars far too better than this his all Spanish team.
he can only choose those he played with not some kind of best footballers or legends
frank_leo
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What a team
NAADISHAIK
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Angelo Di Maria is savage 😂😂😂😂
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soo
Zembdlop
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Well,.. that's for him. a kind of bias . only using his former teammates.... leaving Messi because him Torres didn't play for Barcelona and Messi is also not from Spain. same with CR7, because he didn't play for Madrid and CR7 is not from Spain...and many other stars far too better than this his all Spanish team.
You make xi from people you have played with kid
Habeeb18
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reina
nimimruyz
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If Ronaldo and Messi isn't there then it isn't a Team
you are just a stupid
ZahidulIslamZahid
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debbdektz
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No Real Madrid player. Xabi counts as Liv. Rivarly runs in his blood
he chose from his former teammates buddy.. no footballer will leave both MESSI AND RONALDO in their all time XI.... So those Madrid players are not purely biased.... the hard stuff to swallow is he left Cassilas n Ramos out of the team though ts his OPINION n choice
debbdektz
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Well,.. that's for him. a kind of bias . only using his former teammates.... leaving Messi because him Torres didn't play for Barcelona and Messi is also not from Spain. same with CR7, because he didn't play for Madrid and CR7 is not from Spain...and many other stars far too better than this his all Spanish team.
Zlatan who is well known for ARROGANCE chose Messi... and if not for his EGO he could have chosen Ronaldo too.... yuh can't leave them both in ur team
debbdektz
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Well,.. that's for him. a kind of bias . only using his former teammates.... leaving Messi because him Torres didn't play for Barcelona and Messi is also not from Spain. same with CR7, because he didn't play for Madrid and CR7 is not from Spain...and many other stars far too better than this his all Spanish team.
he chose XI of former teammates buddy.... no footballer will leave both MESSI AND RONALDO in their all time XI
piffhead1
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Torres and Gerrard was a hell of a double act... Struck up such a telepathic understanding. .Joy to watch...Happy B'day Super Nando...YNWA
Deaadlnouy
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ok
hoyercluvert
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Bro Oblak is way better
As the adage goes, "Opinion are like noses"
neviemmeno
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Thats fake dont be upset.Just typical fake juve fans doing their things.
lol i know that it's fake [Crylaugh] but it has nothing in common with this article
hoeebisms009
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Torres will be like:The ugly truth is that Casilla is far better than Oblak buh sake of rivalry
Bro Oblak is way better
hoeebisms009
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Angelo Di Maria is savage 😂😂😂😂
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In Argentina he is nicknamed Mr. Nobody because that's what he is
hoeebisms009
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Liverpool destroyed Torres’s Career, he should still be playing if Liverpool hadn’t played him though injuries, he carried Liverpool on his own, and kept playing through pain and when he cannot carry on doing that they dumped him out to Chelsea and rest is history he never regained his form
I think you need a brain
hoeebisms009
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Some of you sound like you are still on Corona treatment..
Chill bro 😂😂
mmisri_06
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Well,.. that's for him. a kind of bias . only using his former teammates.... leaving Messi because him Torres didn't play for Barcelona and Messi is also not from Spain. same with CR7, because he didn't play for Madrid and CR7 is not from Spain...and many other stars far too better than this his all Spanish team.
why dont you read the article and understand that he selected a starting eleven from players he played with you complicate things blindly
nnâëmëè
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Well,.. that's for him. a kind of bias . only using his former teammates.... leaving Messi because him Torres didn't play for Barcelona and Messi is also not from Spain. same with CR7, because he didn't play for Madrid and CR7 is not from Spain...and many other stars far too better than this his all Spanish team.
LeoSultan
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No Real Madrid player. Xabi counts as Liv. Rivarly runs in his blood
ngisilas
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If Ronaldo and Messi isn't there then it isn't a Team
Some of you sound like you are still on Corona treatment..
cptHENDERSEN
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Liverpool destroyed Torres’s Career, he should still be playing if Liverpool hadn’t played him though injuries, he carried Liverpool on his own, and kept playing through pain and when he cannot carry on doing that they dumped him out to Chelsea and rest is history he never regained his form
wow ur level of stupidity is to the moon and back
duwcdmnz
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The reason I’m a Liverpool fan EL NINO
American_cow
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Obviously he picked himself
21dejon
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that's his best players he love so don't be jealous and ask him where is Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo because he didn't play with them in the same team
SimranSaini1999
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If Ronaldo and Messi isn't there then it isn't a Team
they don't play with them
hoyercluvert
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I would prefer casilla but thats Torres choice
Ohk vibes on bro
hoyercluvert
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He is saying what he played with.....
Without Int'l level ,He couldn't have played with any Barça player excluding Mascherano who is in his first eleven
Aviral13102
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what does this have in common with this article ? stop posting nonsense, why bring messi trolls here ? what tf ?
Thats fake dont be upset.Just typical fake juve fans doing their things.
cmohn61
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Torres was a brilliant player at Liverpool... perhaps not so good at chelsea or atletico but still was a very gifted striker to watch in his heyday.
Liverpool destroyed Torres’s Career, he should still be playing if Liverpool hadn’t played him though injuries, he carried Liverpool on his own, and kept playing through pain and when he cannot carry on doing that they dumped him out to Chelsea and rest is history he never regained his form
litbceios
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Torres will be like:The ugly truth is that Casilla is far better than Oblak buh sake of rivalry
He is saying what he played with.....
Adu2473
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what does this have in common with this article ? stop posting nonsense, why bring messi trolls here ? what tf ?
chill man 😂😂
Yeager
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If Ronaldo and Messi isn't there then it isn't a Team
Simon_YNWA77
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Each at their peak,Casilla and Oblak whom will choose
I would prefer casilla but thats Torres choice
hoyercluvert
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Oblak is a great goalkeeper no doubt! But at Torres time casilla was the best goalkeeper of the world and he played an amazing roll for the World Cup triumph and euro
Each at their peak,Casilla and Oblak whom will choose
Sibdeipsz
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I rarely hear from anyone that they don’t like Torres. Everyone seems to recognize his greatness. Found him to be humble as well and had little to no drama in his personal life.
neviemmeno
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Angelo Di Maria is savage 😂😂😂😂
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what does this have in common with this article ? stop posting nonsense, why bring messi trolls here ? what tf ?
Simon_YNWA77
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Torres will be like:The ugly truth is that Casilla is far better than Oblak buh sake of rivalry
Oblak is a great goalkeeper no doubt! But at Torres time casilla was the best goalkeeper of the world and he played an amazing roll for the World Cup triumph and euro
erlingbrauthaaland
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Angelo Di Maria is savage 😂😂😂😂
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you will miss him when he disappears fully after he retires
WaqarMir
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wr is messi
Adu2473
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Happy birthday El NINO 🥳🥳🥳🥳
wewcimnsuz
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that's my legend EL NINO i agree with it. i wish to see playing before you retire but I hope I can see you one day in my lifetime