It was a year to forget says Fernando Torres
When Fernando Torres joined Chelsea from Liverpool for a British record £50m fee it was thought the deal that will propel the club on to retain their English Premier League title and possible Champions League glory.
But the once prolific striker could manage just one goal in fourteen appearances, getting knocked out of the Champions League and eventually losing the league title too that resulted in manager Carlo Ancelotti receiving the boot there is no doubt that his time at Chelsea will be seen as an unmitigated disaster. It is a season that Torres summed up perfectly by saying, ‘I prefer to forget it.’
"For me the past season was the worst since I arrived in England. The injury I sustained at the end the World Cup damaged my performance and made things more complicated than at any time in my career" said Torres."Twelve goals in all in a season is nothing for me. Never during the season did I play to 100 per cent, neither for Liverpool or Chelsea"
"So I prefer to forget what happened. But I am not sorry I signed for Chelsea. I am convinced that when the Chelsea machine is at its full rhythm we will be very difficult to beat."
Torres is convinced though that it will be better next time around - and that his link with Ivorian hitman Drogba will improve beyond measure.
He insisted: "I do not have problems with Drogba. Sincerely, I am very connected with Didier. He is a sensational footballer and our possible rivalry is positive for Chelsea.
"I see many goals coming and that will give us significant success. Manchester United are the champions but I insist that we are the main candidates to take their title."
Torres, looking back on his four years and 81 goals at Liverpool, added: "I will always remember in my heart the Liverpool fans and the extraordinary moments I enjoyed at Anfield."
