Fernando Torres almost caused a second minute upset against Sunderland at Anfield last Saturday when latched onto a free kick from Steven Gerrard, bringing the ball under control with his chest, and volleying the ball over Mignolet's despairing hands into the back of the net. Unluckily, the goal was disallowed for offside, even though it could only have been by a big toe.
Asked about this incident in an incident-ridden match, Hodgson said: "The Fernando Torres you saw today was much, much different to the Fernando Torres you saw in the opening couple of games. People wanted to see the very best of him from the moment he stepped back on the field after the World Cup but the point is he needs time, he needs games. He was very unlucky with the disallowed goal because that would have been one of the goals of the month with that magnificent chest control and volley."
This is still encouraging news for expectant Liverpool fans, who wanted to see this kind of performance from the get-go this season. Could Torres really be starting to get that engine going again? Are we about to see him explode back onto the scene with some of his trademark skill and blinding goals?
The Blackpool manager, Ian Holloway has been quoted as warning that: "Blackpool are gunning for Liverpool". This seems almost like he is laying the gauntlet at Liverpool's feet. This could be unwise after watching Torres dismantle the Sunderland defence to smash home a great goal and remind the fans what he is capable of.
Maybe Torres is gunning for Blackpool Mr Holloway. There's a warning for you.
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