Cole refuses to be drawn on timescale for return from injury

CHELSEA star Joe Cole is determined to return from his foot injury to help Chelsea challenge on four fronts this season but is wary of putting a deadline on his recovery.

The 25-year-old suffered knee problems earlier in the season and has only played in 12 games in the campaign – 11 for Chelsea and once for England – as Jose Mourinho’s squad has been hit by injuries.

John Terry has only just returned after a back injury which led to a loss of power in his calf, and Cole wants to take his time over a comeback.