MX23RW : Tuesday, May 7 17:13:24| >> :60:2665:2665:

Craig Burley expects Jose Mourinho to snub Demba Ba, Fernando Torres

Burley expects Torres, Ba to be dropped
© AP Photos
Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley believes that Jose Mourinho will opt against using Demba Ba or Fernando Torres as his main striker.

Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley believes that Jose Mourinho will snub strikers Demba Ba and Fernando Torres in favour of a new frontman.

The recently-departed Real Madrid coach officially returned to Stamford Bridge yesterday, and Burley believes that he will be hunting for new stars in the summer transfer window.

"There's no doubt they're going to have to sign some big players," Burley told TalkSPORT. "He's not going to go into the season with Demba Ba or Fernando Torres as his main striker."

The Portuguese coach, who left the Blues in 2007 following a three-year stint, has put pen to paper on a four-year contract.

ID:87460: cacheID:87460:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1362:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho in the stands at Old Trafford to watch his team's Champions League opponents Manchester United play against Everton on February 10, 2013
Read Next:
Jose Mourinho's transfer plans
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal36265588286083
2Manchester CityMan City35257387335482
3Liverpool36239481384378
4Aston Villa36207973532067
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs351861169581160
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle351751378562256
7Chelsea351591170591154
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd35166135255-354
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham361310135670-1449
10Bournemouth36139145263-1148
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton351211125357-447
12Wolverhampton WanderersWolves36137164960-1146
13Fulham36128165155-444
14Crystal Palace361110154957-843
15Everton36129153849-1137
16Brentford3699185260-836
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3689194563-1829
18Luton TownLuton3668224978-2926
19Burnley3659223974-3524
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd36372635100-6516


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!