José Mourinho continues his customary squad rotation, providing Samuel Eto’o with a fresh opportunity in the starting lineup, a position he hasn’t occupied since the conclusion of last November. Eto’o takes the place of Torres in the eleven that faced Arsenal last Monday.
John Obi Mikel retains his starting role, replicating his presence against the Gunners. However, Demba Ba and Michael Essien are not included in the squad this time.
In contrast, the Ivorian Wilfried Bony begins the game on the bench.
Chelsea XI: Cech; Ivanovic, D Luiz, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Mikel; Mata, Oscar, Hazard; Eto’o
Substitutes: Schwarzer, Azpilicueta, Cahill, Lampard, Schurrle, Willian, Torres
Swansea XI: Tremmel, Rangel, Amat, Williams, Taylor, Britton, Canas, Shelvey, Pozuelo, Routledge, Vazquez
Substitutes: Zabret, Flores, Hernandez, Tiendalli, de Guzman, Davies, Bony
