David Villa says striker Liverpool signed for £20m was actually better than Luis Suarez

David Villa says striker Liverpool signed for £20m was actually better than Luis Suarez

Liverpool have been blessed with some truly incredible strikers throughout their history.

From Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush to Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler, the Reds have rarely been short of an incredible number nine.

Two strikers in the Reds’ recent history standout more than any other – Fernando Torres and Luis Suarez.

Torres was a sensation when he arrived from Atletico Madrid for £20m, but he was replaced by Suarez in 2011 when he joined Chelsea for £50m.

Suarez and Torres both carved out incredible legacies within the game, but which player was better? Well, speaking to Goal, Spain legend, David Villa, has claimed that Torres was the superior striker.

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Torres was better than Suarez

Villa gave his verdict on his former international teammate.

“Torres or Lewandowski?” Villa was asked.

“Torres,” Villa replied.

David Villa then chose Torres over the likes of Harry Kane, Karim Benzema and Raul as well, before answering a question about Luis Suarez.

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Torres or Luis Suarez?” Villa was asked.

“Torres,” Villa said.

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It’s hard to call this one, but, in our view, Suarez just about edges this argument.

The Uruguayan scored at a greater rate than Torres did in the Premier League, and he carried that form through for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

Torres, at his best, was truly unbelievable, and he has won a World Cup, but Suarez’s goals speak for themselves, he once held the Premier League record for goals in a season, and he’s also one of Barcelona’s all-time leading scorers despite spending just six seasons at Camp Nou.

Suarez was just on another level to Torres in a lot of ways, and while Villa knew Torres better as a player, it has to be said that Suarez could do things on a pitch that no other player could.

These are two of Liverpool’s greatest forwards, but, in our view, Suarez is just about the better player.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says his relationship with manager Jurgen Klopp is rock solid.

Van Dijk was named club captain by Klopp this season.

He told France Football: I have an excellent relationship with the gaffer, on and off the pitch. I’m very close to him

From the first day and our first conversation, I felt a real connection. He is one of the reasons I wanted to join Liverpool. I’ll always be grateful for everything he has done for my career.

He has many qualities. He’s an amazing person in an amazing club, a perfect match. Himself, the values of the club, the fans – everything is combined for it to work. I’m extraordinarily lucky to be able to experience all this.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says his relationship with manager Jurgen Klopp is rock solid.

Van Dijk was named club captain by Klopp this season.

He told France Football: I have an excellent relationship with the gaffer, on and off the pitch. I’m very close to him

From the first day and our first conversation, I felt a real connection. He is one of the reasons I wanted to join Liverpool. I’ll always be grateful for everything he has done for my career.

He has many qualities. He’s an amazing person in an amazing club, a perfect match. Himself, the values of the club, the fans – everything is combined for it to work.

I’m extraordinarily lucky to be able to experience all this.