Sunday, 20 November 2011
Chelsea v
Liverpool
12:00 Mio 102 /
110
Torres swapped Anfield for Stamford Bridge
in January in a move that disappointed Reds supporters, who turned
on the Spaniard when the clubs met just days later.
But Torres insists there are reasons behind
the move that have yet to be made public and also heaped praise on
former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez.
The Blues striker is expecting a barrage of abuse from
travelling Kop supporters when the two clubs meet at Stamford
Bridge this weekend.
Torres left Anfield in January in a £50million deal after
handing in a transfer request in order to force through the
switch.
And while he stopped short of explaining why this act does not
warrant the anger that followed, the 27-year-old will ignore any
grief on Sunday.
He said: "I've no doubt (the abuse) will be a lot worse.
"The Liverpool fans have only paid attention to what the club
made them see and they don't know the true story of my transfer to
Chelsea.
"That's why I don't hold any grudges — they will always be
special to me."
Torres, who has netted just five times for Chelsea, insists the
weight of that huge transfer fee is not to blame for his poor goal
return in a blue shirt.
He added: "You place the responsibility on yourself, it's
something you can't control.
"Also, how much I cost doesn't depend on me, it's the clubs who
decide what they are willing to pay and it is they who come to an
agreement.
"I have been lucky enough to experience many wonderful
situations over the last 10 years, but I am confident the best is
yet to come."