Chelsea manager Carlo Anceoltti has come to the defence of first-game player Fernando Torres after a mediocre performance in his debut for the London club. The Spaniard played 68 minutes of Sunday's 1-0 loss to former club Liverpool at Stamford Bridge and his showing was backed by Ancelotti despite not producing his best.
"The problem wasn't that Torres played - he did a good job on the pitch," the Italian said.
"We had difficulty finding enough space in front, because Liverpool defended very well and they put three defenders in the middle, and we didn't find the right way to attack them.
"We were too slow playing from the back. We didn't find the space.
"Fernando tried to do something, used his movement and did a good job.
"We have to work in training to combine with the other strikers, but that's normal.
"I took him off because, after 60 minutes and a very busy week, it was good for him to come off.
"Fernando has experience, he has confidence and didn't show problems before the game.
"He was enthusiastic to play, excited, and it didn't show a problem.
"We have to give Fernando time to adjust to the shape, but I think that he will do it quickly."
