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 Coleâs emotional state and looks likely to start with Wayne Bridge at left-back.
Grant said: âI cannot say that in his difficult days in the beginning I didnât think about his situation. I took some decisions that were good for Ashley.â
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