Andriy Shevchenko tells Fernando Torres to relax at Chelsea

18 March 2011 18:11
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has been told to relax and the goals will start flowing in at Stamford Bridge.[LNB]The advice comes from Andriy Shevchenko, who failed to replicate the kind of form at the club that made him such a respected figure with AC Milan and throughout Europe.[LNB]Shevchenko, 34, managed only nine goals in 47 appearances for Chelsea, and knows the pressure Torres is under after he left Liverpool in January.[LNB] Top of the flops: Fernando Torres is 'doing a Andriy Shevchenko' at Chelsea[LNB]Shevchenko said: 'Chelsea play a different game to Liverpool. You need time to adapt. Everyone is looking at him because the price of the transfer is very high. In England everyone puts a lot of pressure on him. He is a big player, a big name and goals will come.[LNB]'He needs to keep believing in himself and keep calm. I know he will be working hard. Maybe it is best he does not think about scoring.'[LNB]Shevchenko left Chelsea to rejoin Milan on loan before returning home to Dynamo Kiev, where he started out.[LNB] Finding his feet: Back at Dynamo Kiev, Shevchenko has rediscovered his form[LNB]His arrival back in England this week was a happy one as the Ukrainian side defeated Manchester City in the Europa League and now face Braga in the quarter-finals.[LNB]Shevchenko scored in the 2-1 aggregate victory over City, who meet Chelsea on Sunday in a crucial Barclays Premier League match.[LNB]He still has a soft spot for his former club even though his game did not reach the heights he had hoped for in London.[LNB]Shevchenko added: 'I hope they play well and win as it is an important game for both sides.'[LNB] Top of the flops! Is Torres set to become Chelsea's most expensive failure? Juventus blast unethical Chelsea over Brazilian wonderkid Lucas PiazonTorres plays down goal drought and insists: At least we're creating chancesAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Fernando Torres, Andriy Shevchenko Places: Milan, Liverpool, London, United Kingdom, Europe

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