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Anyone who thinks Eto'o hasn't been MUCH better than Torres this season needs his head examined. I've seen Torres fangirls/boys bash genuine world-class players like Hazard for not passing Lord Torres the ball enough and for being "stingy". As if Torres hasn't been shit before the likes of Hazard joined us. Unreal. Torres' problem is injuries. It hurts me seeing a great player become a pale shadow of his former self, but the truth is Torres was "done" when he lept off in the World Cup final against Holland. Hasn't been the same since. There's only so many knee injuries and hamstring pulls/tears a player can take. Funny thing is Roman attended that match and should have known not to buy him.

As for Eto'o in the last 3-4 games, his problem is clear. He has been carrying the work-load and piling up the minutes in the absence of the previously injured Torres and it took its toll. You don't expect a player in the twilight of his career to play every game, including in mid-week. And Mourinho was reluctant to use Ba as well.

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You didn't see it on TV last night but I was sitting in the West Stand Lower and Sammy kicked the ball out when Eboue went down in the second half. We all shouted and was like, W.T.F Sammy attack son.

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Anyone who thinks Eto'o hasn't been MUCH better than Torres this season needs his head examined. I've seen Torres fangirls/boys bash genuine world-class players like Hazard for not passing Lord Torres the ball enough and for being "stingy". As if Torres hasn't been shit before the likes of Hazard joined us. Unreal. Torres' problem is injuries. It hurts me seeing a great player become a pale shadow of his former self, but the truth is Torres was "done" when he lept off in the World Cup final against Holland. Hasn't been the same since. There's only so many knee injuries and hamstring pulls/tears a player can take. Funny thing is Roman attended that match and should have known not to buy him.

As for Eto'o in the last 3-4 games, his problem is clear. He has been carrying the work-load and piling up the minutes in the absence of the previously injured Torres and it took its toll. You don't expect a player in the twilight of his career to play every game, including in mid-week. And Mourinho was reluctant to use Ba as well.

Agree. I wanted to believe in him for like one year. His lazy playing has made me mad several times. BUT even though he is nowhere near he used to be like 5 years ago, he has helped us in big matches with his experience. It is funny, but he is a born winner. He hasn't lost many big finals, and that is not pure luck. Maybe 50 million wasn't THAT much after all ;) He has won those big things in our club he wanted when he joined. Maybe PL this season, but I think it's the time for him to leave next summer...

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Mourinho on Eto'o...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2571722/Jose-Mourinho-Id-Manuel-Pellegrinis-shoes-Premier-League-title-run-in.html

Samuel Eto'o, despite having scored the most league goals of any of Chelsea's three senior strikers, did not make the bench on Saturday.

Explaining why he opted to go with Fernando Torres, Mourinho said: 'There's nothing wrong with Samuel. I just felt in this kind of match - away from home, against normally defensive teams, aggressive defenders - I thought to go with Fernando (Torres) and, if I need to risk in the last part of the game I'd use Demba (Ba).

'You see, Eto'o scores goals but at home. He scores in the league, in the Champions League but all of them at home.

'Playing away is more difficult for him. I think he is our best striker to play at home because of his technique, his movement and his understanding with Eden (Hazard) and Oscar.

'For me, he is best to play at home. Away he is showing some difficulties.'

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can't believe some Chelsea fans are still hating him. ok, he doesn't always perform and he misses some easy chances, but just look at him in big matches. he's always there, carrying this team forward! IF we win the title, Samu is one of the most important reasons for that.

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Torres would never have had the same impact. Torres wouldn't have scored from Vertoghan's loose pass, Torres wouldn't have been in the box to win that penalty from Hazard's pass, Torres wouldn't have scored either of Ba's two goals. Simply put, Torres is our worst striker and needs to be put out of his misery in the summer.

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Sigh,...this page seems to have more comments about Torres and his fanboys than Eto'o...

But moving past that..., Eto'o once again stepping up for a big match this season. He could have had 2 more if he hadn't hesitated a bit today, but still his finish was delightful, the ball going under the defender and between Lloris' feet. His reactions are so quick that he easily capitalizes on any mistakes made by the defense...Also has the best close-control of the ball, of all our strikers

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Samuel Eto'o, Samuel Eto'o, hello hello.

I think we all would have taken how hes played this season when he first signed in the summer! Such a shame we didn't break the bank to sign him 5/6 years ago.

Imagine if we'd have spent big on him, rather than Shevchenko. He and Drogba could have formed the best strike partnership in world football.

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I just love this guy... i used to dislike him in his Barcelona days but now he's one of my favourits, he's just a terrific character to have in the team. Would be nice if he could stay another season instead of Torres... but i belive he'll want to play in USA or Mallorca to finish his career.

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Samu Eto'o is a a great and a winner and always will be:

Club

Mallorca

Barcelona

Inter Milan

International Cameroon

Cameroon Olympic Team

Individual

I'm sure he'll add a Premier League title to that highly impressive list.

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