Bridge replaces Cole for Blues

Wayne Bridge replaced the injured Ashley Cole for Chelsea as they looked to cement a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with victory over Roma.

Wayne Bridge replaced the injured Ashley Cole for Chelsea as they looked to cement a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with victory over Roma.

The game had been in doubt following a torrential three-hour downpour but was finally given the go ahead by match official Luis Medina Cantalejo.

Roma included striker and captain Francesco Totti, who shook off a knee injury to be named in the starting line up.

Roma: Doni, Cicinho, Mexes, Juan, Panucci, Perrotta, De Rossi, Brighi, Pizarro, Totti, Vucinic. Subs: Artur, Taddei, Loria, Riise, Julio Baptista, Tonetto, Menez.

Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa, Terry, Alex, Bridge, Deco, Mikel, Lampard, Joe Cole, Anelka, Malouda. Subs: Cudicini, Ivanovic, Di Santo, Drogba, Ferreira, Kalou, Belletti.

Referee: Luis Medina Cantalejo (Spain)

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