Fernando Torres’s injury halts Demba’s transfer

After Fernando Torres suffered a knee ligament injury in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday, manager Jose Mourinho confirmed that Senegal striker Demba Ba’s transfer is on halt, at least for temporary.

“Now we lose Fernando for a few weeks with something in his lateral ligament [in his knee] and that is why we have Demba in the squad,” Mourinho told reporters.

He added that Senegal striker Demba Ba would now come into contention despite not featuring for Chelsea since their League Cup defeat by Sunderland on December 17.

Torres injured his knee after he entered the field as late substitute for Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o whose hat-trick ensured Chelsea’s win over Manchester United.

“It’s time for Demba. It’s a pity because Torres is in a good moment,” Mourinho said.

“Demba had a fantastic week, it was very difficult for me to leave him out of selection because he worked very, very well. The next matches are for Demba or Samuel,” Mourinho added.

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