Fernando Torres had Chelsea minders looking out for him ahead of Sunday's clash with Liverpool.
The News of the World says Torres was being protected by Roman Abramovich's bodyguards before the 1-0 reverse.
The former Reds striker is already getting along well with Abramovich.
The pair took in Chelsea's victory at Sunderland at the home of a close friend of Abramovich's.
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