Bridge replaces Cole for Chelsea

Ashley Cole was left out of the Chelsea team to face Levski Sofia and replaced by Wayne Bridge as Jose Mourinho sprang a surprise in the Champions League.

Bridge replaces Cole for Chelsea
Wed, 27 Sep, 2006 - 20:17

Ashley Cole was left out of the Chelsea team to face Levski Sofia and replaced by Wayne Bridge as Jose Mourinho sprang a surprise in the Champions League.

Claude Makelele and Arjen Robben joined left-back Cole among the substitutes for the first away game of the Blues’ Champions League campaign.

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