In the UEFA Champions League match against Bucharest, Samuel Eto’o starts on the bench for Chelsea, with Fernando Torres preferred in the starting lineup. Nigerian midfielder Mikel and Senegalese striker Demba Ba are also substitutes. Chelsea has faced challenges at the beginning of the season, and Mourinho’s selection choices have been a topic of discussion. The match against Bucharest is crucial for Chelsea to strengthen their position in the competition. The lineup for Chelsea is as follows: Cech; Ivanovic, D Luiz, Terry (c), Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Mata, Oscar, Schurrle; Torres. The substitutes include Schwarzer, Azpilicueta, Cahill, Mikel, Willian, Ba, and Eto’o.
LDC / BUCHAREST-CHELSEA: BA, ETO’O, MIKEL; ALL AFRICANS ON THE BENCH
