Fernando Torres says he doesn’t deserve to be hated by Liverpool fans

Dec 23 2011 Liverpool Echo

FERNANDO TORRES says he doesn’t deserve to be hated by Liverpool supporters.

The Spanish striker, who demanded a transfer back in January, says Reds fans don’t know the full reasons why he turned his back on the club and completed a £50million move to Chelsea.

“The Liverpool fans don’t know the truth about why I signed for Chelsea,” he said.

“The fans don’t even know half of what happened. They don’t know what the people in charge at Liverpool are like – they have a completely different perception of what they are like.

“They made promises that they didn’t keep and I left because I realised I didn’t have time to be part of a project that would take years.

“I have nothing against the Liverpool fans. I didn’t want to leave Liverpool the way I did but the club lied. I was let down and I don’t understand why the fans hate me.”

In an interview with Spanish TV, Torres also insisted he would regain his form despite a miserable first year at Stamford Bridge.

“I am going to try to be very humble and get back into the Chelsea starting line-up,” he added.

“My form has not been good but I am world and European champion and I deserve more respect.

“It’s hard being on the bench but I respect the players who are playing. I’m going to support the team and get back in.

“It’s true that (the Spain head coach) Vicente del Bosque is worried about me and my form for Chelsea. If I go back to how I was a few years ago, I will again play an important role in the Spanish national team.”