Sir Alex Ferguson backs Fernando Torres to improve

Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Fernando Torres will be a star for Chelsea, despite the striker failing to score a goal and being substituted at half time in last night's 3-1 aggregate defeat to Manchester United.

Torres, who cost Chelsea £50m in the January transfer window, has not scored a goal since his move from Liverpool. But United boss Ferguson has sympathised with the dilemma that Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is facing.

"I didn't see how they could leave him out having signed him for that much money," said Ferguson.

"It's not working at moment but he's young and there are more seasons."

Ferguson added: "Chelsea had an opportunity to sign Torres and I can't think of a club that would not have wanted the striker. It was a fantastic bit of business."

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