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Ashley Cole benched

Ashley Cole benched


Ashley Cole benched

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has been dropped for the Carling Cup final with Tottenham on Sunday due to his emotional state. The left-back is battling to save his marriage to Cheryl Cole.

Blues boss Grant is concerned about Cole’s emotional state and looks likely to start with Wayne Bridge at left-back.

Grant said: “I cannot say that in his difficult days in the beginning I didn’t think about his situation. I took some decisions that were good for Ashley.”