Andres Iniesta Defends Fernando Torres’ Current Form

Spain maestro Andres Iniesta has praised international teammate Fernando Torres, and insists it won’t be long before the striker explodes into form following a goal drought since his January move to Chelsea.

‘El Nino’ failed to hit the target in Spain’s 2-1 win over the Czech Republic on Friday night, a result which keeps them top of Group I, and offers a chance to all but ensure qualification if they beat Lithuania on Tuesday in Kaunas.

Concerns have spread in relation to Torres and his form in front of goal, but the Barcelona man has defended the striker, saying to Marca: “Fernando is doing really well. It’s clear that strikers live to score, but in Granada he gave us plenty of things which people don’t see such as hard work, helping defend and allowing others the space to play.

“He does work which is not noticed, but it is very fundamental for the team.

“As for the goals, I think it’s only a matter of time. He has always scored and he will continue doing so and therefore there are no problems.”