Fernando
Torres showed a glimpse of his past glories by scoring for AC Milan in his
first start for the club.
The Spanish striker, who joined Milan on a two-year loan deal from Chelsea
last month, helped the Rossoneri hit back from a 2-0 deficit to claim a
point at Empoli on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old headed home an Ignazio Abate cross to spark his team's
comeback.
"I'm thrilled to have scored," Torres said to www.acmilan.com. "But I would
change that for a win.
"I'm better physically but I'm not yet 100 per cent, although I am able to
play."
Torres arrived in Italy eager to prove he can still perform at the highest
level after being out of favour at Chelsea.
"I'm trying to adapt to the demands of the team," he said.
"It's easier when you have great players around you, like I do at Milan, and
now I'm getting to understand how the team plays, what type of rivals you
face in Serie A, which is a different league with respect to La Liga and the
Premier League.
"I am happy and I'm gaining confidence. Of course, you can always do
better."
AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi understands the challenges that a striker
faces in his career because he was one himself for many years in Italy.
He is hopeful that Torres can be a big contributor to Milan this season.
"Torres played a good game and scored," he said. "I replaced him near the
end of the game because he had not played a full match for a long time."
Milan visit Cesena on Sunday.
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