Gerrard or Lampard? Ronaldo or Messi? Haaland or Mbappe? Fernando Torres picks between football stars in video.
Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard were both incredible players.
The duo are considered among the best players in England’s history after enjoying outstanding careers.
But who was the better of the two players?
That’s a debate that has raged for some time and will go on for many years yet.
One man in a good place to judge is Fernando Torres.
The Spaniard played with both players during his football career.
He was teammates with Gerrard at Liverpool (2007-2011) and with Lampard at Chelsea (2011-2015).
CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 07: Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard of England look on during the FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifier match between Moldova and England at Zimbru Stadium on September 7, 2012 in Chisinau, Moldova. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Torres has now given his thoughts on the debate in a video posted by the Champions League’s TikTok account, in partnership with Gatorade.
And he made his feelings clear about the pair.
The Gerrard vs Liverpool debate isn’t the only debate he has answered.
Torres also picked between Haaland and Mbappe, Ronaldo and Messi, Lewandowski and Suarez and more. View his selections below…
Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Lionel Messi
Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe? Erling Haaland
Robert Lewandowski or Luis Suarez? Luis Suarez
Anfield or Stamford Bridge? Anfield
Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard? Steven Gerrard
Rafa Benitez or Jose Mourinho? Rafa Benitez
Fernando Torres or David Villa? David Villa
Fernando Torres makes feelings about Liverpool and Chelsea clear
It’s clear who Torres prefers between Liverpool and Chelsea.
Not only did he pick Gerrard over Lampard, he also went with Anfield over Stamford Bridge.
Furthermore, he selected Benitez over Mourinho, having played under both.
Torres also went with Messi over Ronaldo, Haaland over Mbappe and Suarez over Lewandowski.
And the Spaniard also conceded that his international teammate, Villa, was better than himself.