Vidic still recovering from Torres trauma

Manchester United's seemingly-solid defender Nemanja Vidic will now always be remembered for his error which opened the way for Liverpool's great triumph.

"Obviously it is going to follow you for your career when it happens in a big game like against Liverpool, and you're never going to forget," Vidic said. "I like to look back, when I play well and when I play bad, I like to watch the games and improve every part of my game. That game, obviously I'd like to have cleared the ball straight away. When the game is finished you know these things but you take these things and try next time not to do the same thing."

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Torres ready to commit to Liverpool

Fernando Torres has hinted he is ready to commit his long-term future to Liverpool after revealing how much he loves life at Anfield.

Torres has been touched by the affection shown to him by Liverpool fans since moving to Merseyside from Atletico Madrid in 2007. The 25-year-old, who has scored 47 times in almost two seasons with the Reds, is idolised just as much as local heroes Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher and is keen to repay their faith.

It is believed Torres is in the early stages of negotiations over a contract extension and a new deal could be concluded in the close-season. "I would love to remain at Liverpool for many seasons to come. I feel at home here. I still have this season plus another four years left to run on my contract," Torres said on his website F9T

David Pleat: Chelsea must stop Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres are outstanding individuals who play with a telepathic understanding, unselfishly working in tandem and each seizing on the other's considerable qualities. Against Torres, who will often receive the ball with his back to goal, you need a strong marker. Whoever is designated to combat the Spaniard must ensure he does not get too tight or allow the forward to come off, turn and face up in possession of the ball.

In this role Torres rarely takes the centre-back to the touchlines but he will attempt to draw his marker towards midfield if he is not receiving a decent supply-line up front. John Terry has played against him many times and will not get sucked deep or too wide. But what you must watch out for is Torres's brilliant movement in the box – start, stop, start – as he turns half chances into goal attempts.

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Reina as good as Casillas - Torres

Jose Reina is at the same level as Iker Casillas, who is rated the best goalkeeper in the world, according to Fernando Torres. Even if Reina is Casillas’ understudy in the Spain shirt, Torres has hailed the bald keeper as a world-class player. Torres has declared that Premier League fans and experts understand how good The Reds’ shot-stopper is.

When asked if Real Madrid’s only advantage compared to The Reds is their goalkeeper, Torres told Don Ballon: “No because I believe that Pepe Reina is on Iker’s level and he does not have anything to envy.

“Reina is a world-class player despite the fact that he is overshadowed by Iker in the national selection.

“In England they value Reina as he deserves to and he is highly rated there, even if they also understand Iker Casillas is a wonderful goalkeeper.” setanta.com

Torres eyes Euro glory

Fernando Torres has admitted he wants to write himself into Liverpool's rich European history by helping them win the UEFA Champions League.

The Reds take on Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday aiming to move a step closer to the final in Rome.

Torres said his part in Spain's victorious Euro 2008 campaign has given him the taste of success and he is determined to help Liverpool win Europe's biggest prize for a sixth time.

"Domestic titles are very important but to win the Champions League you are saying we are the best team in Europe," Torres told the club's official website.