Trio out for Chelsea
Chelsea will be without Joe Cole, Alexei Smertin and Robert Huth for tomorrow’s clash with Bolton at Stamford Bridge.
Cole has been given compassionate leave by boss Jose Mourinho as the player’s grandmother is ill.
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SUBSCRIBEChelsea will be without Joe Cole, Alexei Smertin and Robert Huth for tomorrow’s clash with Bolton at Stamford Bridge.
Cole has been given compassionate leave by boss Jose Mourinho as the player’s grandmother is ill.
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