Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that he has been impressed with the desire of striker Fernando Torres.

Torres had been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge during the summer, but after establishing himself as the club's number one frontman in recent weeks, Mourinho has revealed that it is important that the Spaniard continues to "give his best" for the club.

The 50-year-old told reporters: "I feel that he's just giving his best every game.

"When he's the man of the match against Manchester City or when he's not the man of the match, or when he's on the bench and he comes on, I just feel that he gives his best, always, and that's the most important thing."

Torres has scored five times in 11 appearances for the Blues this season.

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Darren Plant