‘I am sure next season will be a lot different’ – Chelsea’s Fernando Torres vows to come back stronger after summer rest

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Chelsea‘s Spanish international striker Fernando Torres admits he is looking forward to his first real rest in five years to recharge his batteries and get fully fit for next season after enduring a troubled period in his career.

Torres was pleased with his contribution and his continued recovery from injury after coming off the bench to score for his country against the United States on Saturday, and feels Chelsea fans will see a better player next season, once he has had a proper break.

“I felt very comfortable from the beginning. I felt good and I was really committed. It has been a tough year for me,” he told TVE after the game in New England, which Spain won 4-0.

“I have only played twice for the national team in recent times. The injuries I have had prevented me from being in good shape. I am happy that the team won and that everything was perfect.”

Torres then explained to Goal.com: “It has been a really difficult season for me.

“A lot of things happened over the past 12 months but I am looking forward to the last game of season against Venezuela over the next three days.”

Although Torres won the World Cup with Spain and became the most expensive player in Premier League history when he moved from Liverpool to Chelsea in January for £50 million, he has suffered a prolonged dip in form that left many questioning whether or not he would ever be able to regain the edge that had seen him hailed as the best striker in the world in his Anfield pomp.

He limped through Spain’s triumph in South Africa last summer and only scored once. However, in his appearance as a substitute against the United States he showed glimpses that he might be returning to form.

The athletic ability that Torres was renowned for during his early days at Liverpool was on display and he scored a powerful goal after receiving a pass from Borja Valero and charging past Steve Cherundolo.

Torres admitted that he is excited by the prospect of finally having a break after five consecutive full seasons with no holidays, and said Chelsea fans should see a different player from the one who has struggled with injuries over the past few seasons.

“I finally get to go on a break,” he said. “It’s been five summers with no holidays and we have a chance to enjoy with family and rest and I am sure next season will be a lot different from the last one.”

Next season will also see a new manager at the helm at Stamford Bridge, and while Torres does not yet know who that will be, he is in touch with the club awaiting news.

“No, I am in contact with them but no new news yet,” he said.