The injury to Ashley Cole, Chelsea’s left-back, is a setback for the team. Jose Mourinho, the Chelsea coach, revealed that Cole injured his knee ligaments and will be sidelined for “between eight and ten days”. Cole sustained the injury during training after playing in the match against Denmark.
Although Cole’s absence will be felt, Mourinho has been utilizing Cesar Azpilicueta, a right-back, on the left side for much of the season. Azpilicueta has been performing well in that role, providing Mourinho with a reliable option in Cole’s absence.
