Luiz Felipe Scolari feels he cannot partner Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka up front as he doesn’t have a genuine left winger at his disposal.Scolari thinks only Florent Malouda, who is injured, can play on the left of a 4-4-2 formation, despite seeing Joe Cole previously playing in that position for England.

Chelsea winger reportedly wants to hold talks with manager after being replaced for 13th game in a row.

Joe Cole warned his former club West Ham that Chelsea have rediscovered their steel and are ready to inflict more misery on Blues great Gianfranco Zola.

Joe Cole could return on Tuesday against CFR Cluj to ensure Chelsea book their place in the knockout stage of the Champions League.

Joe Cole has taunted Arsenal by claiming their fancy football means nothing without medals to show for it.

Joe Cole has succinctly expressed what most of the nation feel about Arsenal: their football may be sublime but it lacks a certain something, namely, silverware.

Joe Cole has succinctly expressed what most of the nation feel about Arsenal: their football may be sublime but it lacks a certain something, namely, silverware.

Joe Cole is adamant he will win his fitness battle and could play through the pain barrier for Chelsea against Arsenal on Sunday.

Theo Walcott is ruled out of England’s friendly with Germany in Berlin after injuring a shoulder in training. He is the seventh player to pull out of the match, following Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, David Beckham, Emile Heskey, Joe Hart and Joe Cole on the sidelines.

Didier Drogba is back in the squad to face Burnley, but Joe Cole and Michael Ballack will not feature.