Torres & Carroll

Good evening, today I would like to share my thoughts on Torres and Carroll and how I personally think they could get back to both of their previous forms. And also, most importantly gather the majority of your well informed opinion on the matter.

Which striker has had the best of starts?

In all seriousness, neither of them have made the start they desired. They have both struggled in terms of goal, consistency, form and more so in Carroll's case, fitness.

They have both been record signings this season. However, neither regularly start for their clubs. They have both performed below expectations and most importantly their capabilities. But I believe Torres has made more of an impact than Carroll has at Newcastle or Liverpool.

Although they both have five goals to their names this season, Torres has played more and involved himself in play more than Carroll has ever done at Newcastle. The only problem Torres seems to have is lack of motivation, he gives up so easily on his team mates. We all know the Chelsea midfielder's are not as the same as they were in previous seasons, but he would be scoring a lot more if he had high levels of tolerance as it is essential.

Why are they both taking so long to settle-in?

They both need to take some responsibility for their form. The price tags are also evidently weighing quiet a bit on their shoulders.

Both of them are high-profile signings, but it's so much easier to settle into a team at its peak rather than having to fire them back up there so quick. Ironically, the reason to why they have not have been of form is not just because they are missing their opportunities or receiving fewer supplies from their midfield than usual. In my opinion, the defenders are also piling so much pressure onto their shoulders — both of their teams defensive record have been terrible this season.

I know it sounds silly, but when your team mates are rock solid at the back it is so much simpler — the pressure is off. So, if you do score, you are going to be the headline of the game and if you do not score you it would not be as bad as losing, depending on the fixture of course.

But when you have your team performing well, strikers mentalities changes all of a sudden.

The best way to get the best out of them tactically?

Torres has previously played in a front free, but for some reason he never looks comfortable playing in a 4 3 3 at Chelsea. I personally think it is down to him being asked to consistently drop wide whenever he is playing with Drogba and Anelka. He is usually at his best in the middle of a front three. I remember how much of a threat he was at Liverpool with Stevie G playing off him — their understanding was telepathic to be honest.

Chelsea should consider playing Mata off him in order to feed him like Stevie G did at Liverpool.

As for Carroll, he is also a great player in the box. Yes, he can also link-up play and produce outside the box. Though, he is most dangerous attacking crosses in the box. His link-up play with Torres is OK, but they have not played together often enough for us to judge them. But if Kenny wants Carroll to perform like he did at Newcastle, instructing his players to put in crosses would be ideal for starters. If that did happen, Carroll would eat opposition defenders for breakfast to be frank.

What do they need to do in order to get back to their best?

For starters, they need to work their buts off, not too hard as things will certainly continue to go against them. Also, believe that their current situation will change — I doubt personally doubt it will.

How long do their clubs wait?

As long as it takes, unless they are in a position to bring in better players. Both are talented players but one might face the axe.