Benitez: Torres amazing at defending corners

Rafael Benitez has hailed Chelsea striker Fernando Torres as "amazing" - at defending corners.

Wed, 05 Dec, 2012 - 07:19

Rafael Benitez has hailed Chelsea striker Fernando Torres as "amazing" - at defending corners.

Interim Blues boss Benitez yesterday attempted to deflect more criticism of Torres's wretched form in front of goal ahead of his side's do-or-die Champions League game against Nordsjaelland tonight.

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