As reported by Africa Top Sports.com, Samuel Eto’o’s debut with Chelsea did not leave him with favorable memories. His unexpected start against Everton on the 4th day of the Premier League raised eyebrows among many. However, the Cameroonian striker couldn’t prevent the Blues from succumbing to a 0-1 defeat, with Naismith scoring the decisive goal in the 45th minute.
Eto’o was given the nod over Demba Ba, who was not included in the squad, and Fernando Torres, who was on the bench. Despite his presence, the former Anzhi player posed a threat only sparingly, failing to significantly impact the match. In the first half, his header from a Ramires cross sailed over Howard’s goal. The second half saw him attempting to make an impact, but his efforts proved futile.
Despite the outcome, Eto’o played the entire match, facing a challenging start to his Chelsea journey. You can watch the video of the goal that determined the match and dampened both Eto’o’s day and the spirits of Chelsea supporters on Africa Top Sports.com.
