Liverpool, Torres and the Relegation Dilemma: What Next?

A few new faces at An-field, new management and many felt the slum was over since the departure of Rafael Benitez, but it's now apparent that the recent down-fall has much more to do than just the "man" in charge.

For a club with so much prestige and honor, millions of fans around the globe and world class players at their service, Liverpool continue to fall.

But is it just a matter of "financial woes", bad owners or can the attitudes of players be a major contributing factor?

While we might have these and many other questions that go unanswered week in and week out, one question that surely should be asked, Will Fernando Torres stay at Liverpool with the future so bleak?

But Torres is not alone, another quality player in Steven Gerrard could also look to leave in the next transfer window if results down fall in their favour.

Real Madrid and Manchester City will both look to pounce on prospective transfers especially if they have so much to offer as these two.

Although we quite aware that both have said they would remain at the club and serve no matter what, at some stage frustration will overcome them, which could make them realise that a way out is their only option.

Apart from the financial benefits of moving to one of the two mentioned clubs (Madrid or City) is the challenge for silverware that both seem to be in for.

Real Madrid are seemingly coming together surely but slowly, while City moved in to second position in the EPL following their victory over Newcastle at East-lands on Sunday afternoon.

At the same time, Liverpool could do wonders with the cash, both players could earn the club around 100million pounds with the quality they have to offer.

Liverpool seem flat in the middle, very lack luster and a sense of no direction going forward. Although loosing either one (Gerrard or Torres) would be seen as blow to the clubs already disappointing start to the season, a total new beginning could be exactly what the clubs needs to going forward.

Some might disagree and say, they still have enough quality to pull out and work their way to the top half, but realistically looking at the situation and the next couple fixtures the road ahead is not looking at that smooth.

The coming weekend many of the players will catch up with their international team-mates, as we have a break in club football.

Then Liverpool will face their city rivals Everton in what seems to be a mouth watering clash with both clubs looking to avoid be based in the relegation zone for to long.

"Everton currently in 17th while Liverpool are in 18th..."

Liverpool will then travel to Napoli for an away Europa League fixture, which could be another tricky encounter with the tough Italians.

Then Blackburn at An-field, usually expected to win a game at home against a mid table opposition, the current Liverpool could struggle.

Bolton will then host The Reds at the Reebok, before Napoli makes the trip to England. Following their Europa clash will be one of the toughest when they face the Champions, Chelsea.

So looking at those few fixtures that will follow the International break, you could see Liverpool pasted at the bottom for a little while longer unless some major improvements are made both on and off the pitch.

Big name players like Torres, Gerrard and Kuyt need to step it up, unless they want to see themselves fighting against the likes of Wolves and company.

So while Roy Hodgson prepares his next apology speech, Liverpool fans from around the globe continue to fall in depression over a sorryful footballing display which seems to have no end.

As for their bitter rivals Manchetser United who just can't seem to get ahead with numerous draws away from home, they just wondering how boring the Premier League would be without Liverpool chasing them? 

Let's rather walk alone...