Cole injury blow for Chelsea as Terry warns title rivals

CHELSEA have been brought back to earth after their victory over Manchester United by an injury to England left-back Ashley Cole which threatens to keep him out of action for weeks.

Cole has been diagnosed with a depressed fracture of the tibia after aggravating the problem prior to Sunday’s 1-0 home victory over Manchester United.

The defender missed three games after initially sustaining the injury in the Blues’ 4-0 home win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last month.

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