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Arsenal legend Lauren has tipped former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres to become a great coach, as the pair work towards their Uefa license together.

The pair are part of a group working through the Spanish football federation to earn their coaching badges.

Former Barcelona centre-back Rafael Marquez, ex-Real Madrid and Liverpool full-back Alvaro Arbeloa and former Aston Villa and Rangers defender Carlos Cuellar are also part of the group.

The coronavirus crisis has forced them to set up a WhatsApp group while they continue their studies.


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‘The experience has been wonderful,’ Lauren told The Athletic. ‘You see different thought-processes and different ways to understand the game.



‘We have to adapt ourself to new systems to have lessons. We need speedy learning!’

Former Atletico Madrid striker Torres has been a shining light in the group and Lauren believes he has a great career in coaching ahead of him.

‘You can see that he has everything very clear,’ Lauren added.

Lauren has been impressed by Torres (Picture: AFP via Getty)

‘He wants to play good transitions, win the ball and go forward quickly.

‘He knows what he wants to do. You can feel that he has that kind of understanding of the game.

‘He’s one of those guys I’ve been most impressed with. He knows what he’s doing every day.’

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