Fernando Torres says Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is the best coach he's ever worked with. Torres has indicated in the past his future at Anfield is tied to Benitez staying and he said yesterday: "He is the best coach I have ever had without doubt.

"I think he is totally focused on football all day long.

"He concerns himself with every last detail, things that as a player you would never normally even think about like a movement half a metre to one side that would give you the chance to score a goal.

"He is a coach that you can learn from and that any player would love to have because he gets every last drop of ability out of you."

Liverpool have made a great start to their Premier League campaign this season, including wins over Manchester United and Chelsea, and Torres admits he can sense the fans want the title.

"When I arrived everyone talked about the league," he said.

"We have won it 18 times and Manchester United 17, if they win it this season then they draw level and the fans don't want that.

"I think 90 per cent of Liverpool fans would prefer the league.

"The rivalry between the two sides is so intense, it is like Barca and Madrid or even stronger."