Cole ruled out for Blues
Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole will miss the trip to Blackburn on Sunday with a calf problem.
Wayne Bridge will continue to deputise for Cole, but defender Ricardo Carvalho (hamstring) and midfielders Michael Ballack (foot) and Michael Essien (knee) remain out.
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