Torres in trouble with spain

[el matador]

EL DELANTERO LE NEGÓ LA MANO CUANDO FUE SUSTITUIDO

Luis dará un 'toque' a Torres: "Las cosas no se quedarán así"
El seleccionador español, Luis Aragonés, llamará al orden a Fernando Torres por el desplante que el delantero le hizo al ser sustituido en la segunda parte del partido ante Rusia. El jugador del Liverpool dejó el césped con semblante serio y le negó la mano al técnico cuando se acercaba al banquillo. El entrenador declaró que son "cosas que se quedan en el vestuario", para aclarar más tarde que "las cosas no se quedarán así. Las cosas no se dejan pasar. Comprendo y entiendo al jugador que se enfada y estoy con Torres, pero la corrección posterior es importante".

"Entiendo y comprendo al jugador que se enfada cuando le cambian, a mí me ha pasado, pero el ambiente es extraordinario y son tan importantes los que juegan como los que no. El que no juega se debe cabrear, claro que sí, si no... para que le hemos traído. Pero primero consigo mismo y luego con quien sea", aclaró posteriormente, insistiendo que el detalle de Villa de dedicar su tercer tanto al jugador del Liverpool muestra "la cohesión" existente.

De todos modos, Aragonés elogió al 'Niño' pese a que las alabanzas generalizadas fueron para Villa. "Torres también aportó y trabajó arriba para tapar a uno de sus defensas -Shirokov- y lo hizo perfectamente. Los goles son producto de rachas y a Villa le ha venido una buena, pero el primero se lo da Torres", apuntó el seleccionador, que dejó claro que cambió al madrileño porque necesitaban "uno más en el centro del campo porque era importante dejar la portería a cero".

in english...

Spain hurt by Torres rift
by Laurent Picard, 11 June 2008
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Spain boss Luis Aragones has hit out at Fernando Torres following the striker’s reaction when he was substituted during the 4-1 victory over Russia.

Torres set up David Villa’s opener on Tuesday and impressed for La Roja, but was substituted quite early in the second half.

The Liverpool hero refused to shake hands with Aragones (see picture) when he returned to the substitutes’ bench, something that the 69-year-old cannot accept.

The coach said: “Those things stay in the dressing room. But this is not over. I can’t let those things happen.

“I understand a player being irritated when substituted, it happened to me, but the atmosphere is extraordinary and being correct is important."

Torres has admitted he was frustrated to be removed, but is aware that the coach’s decision is final.

“I haven’t spoken with Luis [Aragones], but if he wants to tell me something, he can,” Torres said on Onda Madrid.

[bobbyfallon]

hope he gets sent home.. gets a rest.

themn when he is sent home villa gets upset and leaves.

then we sign villa

then i will most definately knock one out

[JPK]

Aragones is a scenile old fool.

[Vermilion]

Aragones is a scenile old fool.

That's my biggest worry for Spains chances, as i said in an earlier thread, 'That they can go all the way, so long as Aragones doesn't **** it up'.

[Guest]

Aragones is a scenile old fool.

Would he do that to Rafa ?

[Helios Creed]

Aragones is a scenile old fool.

the daft racist..

[el matador]

dont think he would do that to rafa.

But aragones is a stubborn old ******* and he should have been sacked after the debacle of the last tournament.

He has antiquated ways and favours the home based players. How on earth do you explain the omission of fabregas who would get into most teams in the world but cant get into the spanish one.

Because aragones thinks that xavi hernandes and andreas iniesta are better players ?

Not for me.

[Guest]

Spain did fairly well last night. Don't think that Aragones is that a fool. He must be doing something right as regards the football and team building.

He maybe a prick, a prat or a racist, but he's paid to win football matches.

[jonnygrunter]

the daft racist..

ha ha, sounds like a partridge quote!

[Skillz]

dont think he would do that to rafa.

But aragones is a stubborn old ******* and he should have been sacked after the debacle of the last tournament.

He has antiquated ways and favours the home based players. How on earth do you explain the omission of fabregas who would get into most teams in the world but cant get into the spanish one.

Because aragones thinks that xavi hernandes and andreas iniesta are better players ?

Not for me.

Spot on. i am not an expert in Spainish football but this bloke is a class blert of the highest order. How he is still in this job is beyond me. The only reason it seems is that he will promote/prefer Spanish based players.

IMO Spain are the favourites on paper by a fair margin. If they do not win it is because of the backward ways of Aragones and the Spanish FA.

**** him, kick Torres out and let him rest for the main event.

[Vermilion]

Aragones: No Torres rift

http://www.teletext.co.uk/football/news/5429bf03f502db238fe3a8b012364068/Aragones+No+Torres+rift.aspx

Spain coach Luis Aragones has dismissed speculation that substituting Fernando Torres during the 4-1 win over Russia has caused a rift between the pair.

The Liverpool striker was clearly bemused by the move as he left the pitch, opting not to shake Aragones's hand as he headed towards the bench.

But the coach said: "I understand why the player is angry and I am behind him, we won't let things fester."

[Shaggy]

ha ha, sounds like a partridge quote!

That's because it is.

[biggidawg]

glad he snubbed him because i ve got brass on him top goalscorer, aint gonna score if not on the pitch...

was probably pissed of that he got subbed for **** head

[lfcchris]

My uncle Picked up Arteta and his dad in his cab. Apparently Aragones said tp him if he wants to get in the spain squad he needs to wither be playing for one of the top 4 in england, week in, week out OR in Spain.

[sniffer]

Courtsey of lfctv

Spain coach Luis Aragones has denied there is a rift between him and Fernando Torres after the Liverpool striker was substituted during the 4-1 victory over Russia.
Torres was replaced by Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas during Spain's opening Euro 2008 clash, with Aragones later confirming it was a tactical decision.

The Liverpool striker was clearly disappointed as he made his way off the pitch, but Aragones insists there is no problem between the pair.

"I understand why the player is angry and I am behind him, but it is important to correct these things afterwards," he said.

"They are things which stay in the dressing-room but things won't stay like that, we won't let things like that fester.

"I understand that a player gets angry when he is substituted, it has happened to me, but the atmosphere in the team is extraordinary.

"Torres contributed and worked up front to block Shirokov and he did it perfectly.

"The goals are a product of Villa, but the first was given to him by Torres."

Former Spain coach Jose Antonio Camacho was also glowing in his praise of the Anfield front man.

"Torres' generosity in the first goal was admirable," he said. "When you are a striker, it's not easy to see a team-mate when you are bearing down on the goalkeeper, but he had the presence of mind to give the ball to Villa. That was a great gesture."