Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is expected to return this season after suffering ligament damage in a 3-0 win over Blackburn on Wednesday.

The England international was stretchered-off after catching his left boot in the turf causing his leg to hyper-extend.

Chelsea have been riddled with injuries in defense, although central defender John Terry is expected back on Saturday versus Charlton.

The Blues however, are well-covered at left-back. Wayne Bridge, who also backs-up for Cole on the England national team, is hardly a step down.

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