Was Fernando Torres ever really that great?

âÂÂFernando Torres has never been a great player. Some players are overrated and I donâÂÂt think Torres has ever been a great player.ThatâÂÂs just my opinion."
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Lou Macari; September 18, 2011

The former Scotland and Manchester United player was speaking prior to UnitedâÂÂs 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday - a game in which the decorated Spanish striker scored a goal of the highest quality before wasting an opportunity that will surely go down as the miss of the season, even at this early stage.

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