Demba Ba
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December 1, 2013 Demba Ba News
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Ba came on for Michael Essien at halftime and scored in the 90th minute of Chelsea's 3-1 win over Southampton on Sunday.
Ba poked home a Ramires pass that surely should have been saved but backup goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga wasn't able to do so. Ba's inclusion in Sunday's match was surely a result of Samuel Eto'o's hamstring injury, which is expected to keep him out for at least two weeks. With a midweek match coming up for Chelsea, Ba could continue to see the pitch in the short-term, although Fernando Torres, who started Sunday's match, is the higher upside play of the two.
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Demba Ba: Past News Updates ( ▲ View most recent update )
November 15, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Besiktas may try to bring Ba to Turkey from the Premier League this winter after failing to secure him on loan last summer, according to the Daily Mail.
Ba has not made a permanent impression on Chelsea's starting line up, and could fall further down the depth chart if new players arrive in January. He has only made three league appearances so far this season.
November 4, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Ba is expected to be a target of West Ham during the January transfer window, the Mirror reports.
West Ham reportedly went after Ba this summer but couldn't pry him away from Chelsea. Now that he is stuck behind Fernando Torres and Samuel Eto'o, the Blues may have a change of heart to allow Ba to get some first-team football in, which he hasn't done under Jose Mourinho. His fantasy value would significantly increase if he made the move.
October 6, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Ba got the start against Norwich City on Sunday and recorded an assist on Oscar's fourth minute goal.
Ba got the call ahead of Samuel Eto'o, with Fernando Torres out with a knee injury. Ba's playing time has been incredibly inconsistent this season, although he made a good showing Sunday, which could give manager Jose Mourinho a second look for their upcoming matches. The downside for Ba is that Torres could return following the international break.
September 28, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Ba is unavailable for Saturday's match against Tottenham, with Fernando Torres in the Starting XI and Samuel Eto'o on the bench.
Ba's playing time was already light when Chelsea was trying to work him onto the field with Fernando Torres and Romelu Lukaku on the roster, but with Lukaku loaned to Everton for the season and Samuel Eto'o brought in, Ba's playing time has all but disappeared in Premier League and Champions League matches.
September 2, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Arsenal has contacted Chelsea about potentially signing Ba on a loan agreement, according to Sky Sports.
Ba has only been with Chelsea for eight months, but hasn't seen much playing time under manager Jose Mourinho. Initial reports suggest Arsenal will have to double their initial loan offer to land the deal.
August 21, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Ba started Chelsea's Premier League match against Aston Villa on Wednesday but was subbed out for Romelu Lukaku in the 65th minute after managing only one shot, which was on goal.
Ba was also called for offsides five times, which could be a result of a lack of match minutes affecting his timing. After not playing at all during Chelsea's opener against Hull City last Sunday, it's difficult to see Ba getting consistent playing time over Fernando Torres and Lukaku moving forward. He has been linked with AS Roma as of late and a move there may help him rediscover his scoring touch.
August 21, 2013
RotoWire Fantasy Analysis
Ba is in the Starting XI for Wednesday's match against Aston Villa.
Ba did not play at all in Sunday's match against Hull City, giving way to Fernando Torres, who started, and Romelu Lukaku, who spelled Torres late in the match. It's going to be a three-headed monster in Chelsea for the foreseeable future, unless Ba is sent to AS Roma, as has been rumored lately.
