His goal in the away leg two weeks ago took his tally for the season to 20 and Benitez believes that, with the aid of a specialised fitness programme, the 29-year-old's self-belief is flooding back.People said we didn't care about the Europa League and would be more focused in the cup or the league, but it's not true we're already in the semi-finals and we want to go through, he said.He had more confidence, especially at the beginning, when he was scoring goals, which is what a striker needs. Then he lost a bit of confidence," Benitez said on Wednesday.We won the Champions League last season and hopefully we can win the Europa League, which is our priority, as well as the top four (in the Premier League).But he's doing a specific programme for his strength, so he's sharper now and because he's scored some goals, he's got more confidence. We'll see if he can carry on tomorrow.Basel are appearing in their first semi-final at continental level and are bidding to become the first Swiss team to reach a major European final.I praise my staff for that -- the technical staff and physical coaches, who are working with him every day, on different things.The team have produced some great performances, especially at home, so we want to do the same again -- play one great game, maybe one OK game, and reach the final. And we believe in it. We have nothing to lose.Torres says his team-mates are determined to atone for their early exit from the Champions League by succeeding in the Europa League, and despite his early struggles in a Chelsea shirt, he insists that his commitment to their cause remains absolute.
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