Cole caution could leave Blues in a Messi

Chelsea’s interim coach Guus Hiddink is already working on a way to combat Barcelona’s attacking prowess without a recognised left-back.

Ashley Cole’s second-half booking in last night’s astonishing 4-4 draw with Liverpool has left the Blues with a real headache when Chelsea meet the Spanish giants in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Nou Camp in a fortnight.