Torres expecting good times

Last updated : 08 June 2009 By Al Campbell
The striker says the reason he and many other players have all signed new contracts in recent weeks is because they believe Rafael Benitez will lead the Reds to trophy success.

"You would not get top players signing new contracts if they did not think there were good times ahead. I expect many trophies for Liverpool in the years to come," said Torres.

"The manager will know what he wants and what areas he wants to improve next season, and whatever he decides we know it will be the right choice because all the players and staff here have total trust in him.

"Our aim has to be the best. If we have no desire to be the best in England and in Europe then there is no point even turning up for work.

"I don't say it lightly, but we must think we can be as good or even better than Barcelona. It's the belief of everybody at this club that we can become the best and I think we have really moved forward in the last two seasons.

"Liverpool are just as famous as Barcelona as a football club and even more famous trophy-wise. But we want to make Liverpool as successful in this era as they were in the 70s and 80s."

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