AC Milan defender Cristian Zapata has jumped to the defence of Fernando Torres.
On-loan from Chelsea, Torres is yet to score for Milan this season. But Zapata insists he is still a better option than Mario Balotelli.
Balotelli left Milan for Liverpool in the summer.
"Fernando is one that lends a hand. He fights and runs for the team," insisted the Colombian.
"Mario was a bit on his own. It works well even without him."
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