Welcome readers!! This is the first blog of Football Commentaries where I discuss the latest football news, transfers and issues.
Fernando Torres has stated his commitment to Liverpool FC at a time when the gossip columns have been exploring the endless possibilities of transfers to other clubs. I think this is fantastic news for Liverpool and the Premiership because we need the Premier League to remain highly competitive. Torres is one of the best strikers in the world, despite a poor showing at this year's World Cup. However I feel that if Liverpool underachieve as they did last season under Rafa Benitez, then Ray Hodgson is likely to lose Torres to the likes of Man City, Barcelona, Chelsea, Inter or Real Madrid. What will also be interesting is whether Hodgson will play Torres as a lone striker or will he be partnered up with Liverpool's new striker Jovanovic. However, we must not forget that Liverpool has bolstered their attacking midfield options with Joe Cole and if he is paired up with Steven Gerrard, I think Liverpool can be incredibly lethal.
I am also intrigued as whether Hodgson will impress as a manager at Liverpool. Without a doubt, he did an incredible job at Fulham, where he turned relegation candidates into Europa League finalists. However emulating that type of success will be a big step up as his main rivals will be Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City and Tottenham Hotspur rather than Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City and Everton. Hodgson will be at a bigger club, with higher expectations (to get back a Champions League place) and now uncertainties with ownership. I hope for the good of the Premiership that Hodgson does turn Liverpool around and make them title challengers again.
