Fernando Torres says Liverpool fans do not know the full story behind his transfer to English Premier League rivals Chelsea.
The Spain international is an unpopular figure on Merseyside, going from hero to villain after his 50 million-pound switch to London in the January transfer window.
Torres was roundly booed during Spain's defeat to England at Wembley on Saturday and expects to be in the firing line from the away fans when Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but said his former club's supporters will always be special to him.
"I've no doubt (the abuse) will be a lot worse (on Sunday)," Torres told Marca.
"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 became a Kop idol for his lethal form during his first three seasons with the club, scoring 56 Premier League goals in just 79 appearances while playing under Rafael Benitez.
But when the Spanish manager was replaced by Roy Hodgson, his form dipped and it has not fully recovered since his move to the capital.
"Nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez," he said.
"I owe him a lot. He is a fantastic coach. His teams go out on to the pitch with just one aim: to compete."
"The sensation they transmit is that, with less (of a) budget, they can beat the biggest teams."
The 27-year-old will be hoping to show something like his best form when Liverpool visit on Sunday, with the player stating the importance of the fixture as Chelsea look to stay in the title race.
Torres' former club have picked up only one win in their last four Premier League matches, but the forward believes that they are heading in the right direction.
"(Liverpool) are a team in transition and the change doesn't come overnight," he said.
"They need time. They have made a significant investment and, like in any project, they need to establish themselves."
"(Chelsea) can't allow ourselves the luxury of losing any more points. It will be a very special game and atmosphere, too, without a doubt."
With only two Premier League goals this season, Torres has not yet hit top form in a Chelsea shirt.
But he dismissed concerns that he was feeling the pressure of his transfer fee and remains optimistic about his future.
"You place the responsibility on yourself, it's something you can't control," he said.
"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."
The Spain international is an unpopular figure on Merseyside, going from hero to villain after his 50 million-pound switch to London in the January transfer window.
Torres was roundly booed during Spain's defeat to England at Wembley on Saturday and expects to be in the firing line from the away fans when Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, but said his former club's supporters will always be special to him.
"I've no doubt (the abuse) will be a lot worse (on Sunday)," Torres told Marca.
"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 became a Kop idol for his lethal form during his first three seasons with the club, scoring 56 Premier League goals in just 79 appearances while playing under Rafael Benitez.
But when the Spanish manager was replaced by Roy Hodgson, his form dipped and it has not fully recovered since his move to the capital.
"Nobody has understood me like Rafa Benitez," he said.
"I owe him a lot. He is a fantastic coach. His teams go out on to the pitch with just one aim: to compete."
"The sensation they transmit is that, with less (of a) budget, they can beat the biggest teams."
The 27-year-old will be hoping to show something like his best form when Liverpool visit on Sunday, with the player stating the importance of the fixture as Chelsea look to stay in the title race.
Torres' former club have picked up only one win in their last four Premier League matches, but the forward believes that they are heading in the right direction.
"(Liverpool) are a team in transition and the change doesn't come overnight," he said.
"They need time. They have made a significant investment and, like in any project, they need to establish themselves."
"(Chelsea) can't allow ourselves the luxury of losing any more points. It will be a very special game and atmosphere, too, without a doubt."
With only two Premier League goals this season, Torres has not yet hit top form in a Chelsea shirt.
But he dismissed concerns that he was feeling the pressure of his transfer fee and remains optimistic about his future.
"You place the responsibility on yourself, it's something you can't control," he said.
"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."
