In a surprise move, Chelsea manager José Mourinho chose Senegalese striker Demba Ba to lead the attack in their match against Norwich City on the 7th day of the Premier League. Ba, who had not started any league match since the beginning of the season, was preferred over Samuel Eto’o for this fixture.
Despite Eto’o’s impressive performance in the Champions League against Steaua Bucharest, Mourinho opted for Demba Ba in the starting lineup. It was an opportunity for Ba to gain confidence and make an impact as the leading striker for Chelsea.
The confirmed Chelsea lineup:
- Starting XI: Cech; Ivanovic, D Luiz, Terry (c), Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Oscar, Mata, Schurrle; Ba
- Substitutes: Schwarzer, Azpilicueta, Cahill, Essien, Willian, Hazard, Eto’o
Norwich City’s lineup:
- Starting XI: Ruddy; Martin, Bassong, Turner, Olsson; Howson, Tettey, Iron; Pilkington, Snodgrass, van Wolfswinkel
- Substitutes: Bunn (GK), Whittaker, Johnson, Hooper, Elmander, Redmond, R Bennett
