Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes the fans of the club are the reason behind striker Fernando Torres feeling settled and happy at Stamford Bridge.
The Spaniard has come under a lot of scrutiny ever since he left Liverpool in order to join Chelsea, and despite failing to live up to his £50million price-tag, he is still appreciated by the fans and Mourinho believes that is the reason why he is enjoying his football again.
So far this season, Torres has scored eight goals, and Mourinho has thanked the club’s fans for their continous support for the Spaniard.
‘Fernando scored against Southampton, now he has scored again. He is enjoying his football more than the last couple of years,’ said Mourinho.
‘The goals are coming and he is doing what we want him to do: press defenders, hold the ball, wait for support, get behind defenders and he scored.
‘It is important for him but more important for us.’
‘Chelsea fans are like this. I remember in 2004 when we had Mateja Kezman and he scored his first (league) goal in December, but every time playing at Stamford Bridge people were supporting him,” he said.
‘It helps players, especially in a difficult moment. Players do not feel the heat when things are not going well for them.’
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
