Torres to keep celebrations quiet

Chelsea signing Fernando Torres said he doubts he will celebrate if he scores against his old side Liverpool when the sides clash on Sunday.

The Spanish World Cup winner made the switch to Stamford Bridge for 50 million pounds during the week, but has pledged to keep the celebrations low-key if he puts the ball past Reds goalkeeper Pepe Reina in their English Premier League clash in London on Sunday.

“First of all, I have to play. After that, I have to score. Something has to happen. But I have a big, big respect for Liverpool fans so I don’t think so (that I will celebrate). I don’t think so,” Torres said.

“I will never say anything bad about the people at that club or anyone in that city. I understand they will be angry and may not understand my decision. But I am sure in a few days or weeks, maybe I will not have to explain all the reasons.”

“But I want to start talking about the future now so thanks to them, thanks very much. Because I wasn’t much of a fan when some of the big players left the club, I didn’t understand.”

In terms of handling a new set-up under manager Carlo Ancelotti, Torres said he was willing to line up alongside the Chelsea forwards who he once feared at Liverpool.

“It is a big challenge, playing alongside either Anelka or Drogba. When we played against Chelsea, we were very worried about both of them. So it’s an exciting opportunity to be playing in the same side as them. So it depends on my work if I can play,” he said.

“Hopefully I have the chance to play in the same side as them and enjoy working with this kind of players that everyone wants to play with. So I’m looking forward to getting the chance to play with him.”