Ranieri unhappy at Crespo’s call

CHELSEA boss Claudio Ranieri appeared to question Hernan Crespo’s professionalism after the striker’s fitness pledge quickly backfired against Liverpool.

Crespo had not played over Christmas due to an illness but it was actually a calf injury that was threatening his participation in Wednesday night's crucial Premiership clash against Gerard Houllier's side.

The Argentina international nevertheless assured Ranieri there were no doubts over his fitness ahead of kick-off only to break down after just 12 minutes.