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Fernando Torres: Primera Liga is Better
(Soccer365.com) Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes that the Primera Liga is stronger than the Premier League.
Three English teams have reached the semi-finals of this season's Champions League, but Torres insists that the Spanish top-flight is the best in Europe.
Torres joined Liverpool last summer from Atletico Madrid and has made a superb start to life in England as he scored his 30th goal in all competitions in the Reds' 3-1 win over Blackburn on Sunday.
And Torres has hinted that he has found it easy to acclimatise to his career in England, when compared to his days in Spain.
"In England the top four are better than the ones in Spain, above all when it comes to consistency," Torres told Radio Marca.
"Apart from that, the rest of the teams in the Primera Liga are stronger as they have more quality."
Torres has also admitted that he is enjoying the patience afforded by English supporters.
"The fans aren't on top of you all the time here, they give you time, they get behind you but don't suffocate you. I'm very happy here," Torres added.
And the Spanish international has also indicated that he would rather face Barcelona in the final of this season's Champions League, than meet domestic rivals Manchester United.
Liverpool take on Chelsea in their semi-final, with the first leg at Anfield on 22nd April, while United are due to face Barcelona and Torres is in no doubt over who he would rather face in the final in Moscow.
"The people here (in England) would prefer to face Manchester United, but I think it would be great to take on Barcelona," Torres concluded.
Comments
i think so too , look at all the goals he is scoring ,he could never do it in spain or italy. more tatical game in spain /italy better players
Posted by: soccerdrnyc | April 16, 2008 11:15 AM
I agree. Both Spanish and Italian footballers have better technique and they are very good at tactics. Serie A is a bit stronger than la liga though.
Posted by: stephen | April 16, 2008 06:31 PM
Your argument isn't valid. For instance: Andrei Shevchenko scored many goals in Italy, but has failed to impress in England. There are many instances where players have switched leagues and have done well; however, there are many instances where players have struggled.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 16, 2008 11:33 PM
It's all a matter of adjusting to the game. Playing styles in Italy, Spain, and England are very different.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 17, 2008 02:09 PM