Mourinho pins Chelsea hopes on Eto'o as Torres overlooked

Blues boss says he believes his side can pull off a comeback, even with an unfit striker as the spearhead

Samuel Eto'o celebrates at Stamford Bridge
(Image credit: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

CHELSEA striker Samuel Eto'o could return to spearhead the Blues' attempt to mount a stunning comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter finals tonight.

The striker, who has been out since the 6-0 demolition of Arsenal last month, trained with the rest of the squad on Monday and, thanks to Chelsea's threadbare striking options, might now be rushed back into the side as they seek to overcome a 3-1 first leg defeat to the French side.

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