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Chelsea boss Benitez expecting more of the same from Torres

Rafael Benitez is hoping Fernando Torres can continuing his scoring run until the end of the season.

The Spanish striker netted twice in Chelsea's 3-1 Europa League quarter-final first leg win over Rubin Kazan on Thursday night and Benitez is expecting him to now build on his 15 goals in all competitions this campaign.

"I think Fernando needed to score a goal because every press conference was the same questions," he said.

"We could see today the confidence, that he can work hard, so physically he is fine.

"I think he will play well and score goals until the end of the season."

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