Ok, his current seasons stats with relegated Cologne, playing on the left wing was 18 goals and 9 assists. This is very impressive while playing in one of the best leagues and worst teams in Germany. Now put him in Arsenal where the quality is much better and his opportunities will be much greater, he will get more than 10 goals my friend. From the 18 goals, he scored, 12 of them with his left foot. So when he gets the chance he will let rip. How many times did Gervinho have a chance only to be let down by his poor finishing? Podolski is a very good finisher and will thrive from all the chances he will get from us. I wager Mr Schofield, that he will get more than 10 goals.
I believe a player will thrive under certain conditions sometimes. While Sheva flopped for Chelsea, he may have bagged in over 20 goals for Man U or Arsenal. Is Torres past it or just struggling to adapt to Chelsea's style of play?