Ashley Cole

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Shame Ash couldn't travel with the squad, hopefully he'll be fit for our next game.

[Milan 17,835]

:lol: :lol:

[The_Flash 1,144]

:lol: :lol:

That is funny, is Ashley fit yet?

[Magic Lamps 11,469]

His absence once again highlights his importance. Bertrand as our cover for LB is not remotedly as good as a Azpilicueta/Ivanovic back up one the other side. I am a big fan of Bert's, I like his pace, his robustness, his tenacity so I am perfectly fine with him playing against weaker oppositions (he should have played vs Schalke tbh) but he is not remotedly as clever as Cole, his offensive and defensive movement is often very predictable and against quality oppositions he will always struggle. So playing him vs City is a bit of a risk. Anyway he will probably be up against Jesus Navas, who also has not much more than pace. Hence I'd risk it.

[James 5,146]

COLE AND BERTRAND ON CHELSEA TV TONIGHT

It is a left-back special on Friday Night Live this week with Ashley Cole and Ryan Bertrand appearing live in the Chelsea TV studio.

During the show, which will also look ahead to Sunday's big game against Manchester City, our two England full-backs will be answering questions from fans.

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3509758/title/cole-and-bertrand-on-chelsea-tv-tonight?

[The_Flash 1,144]

Friday night live is always fun, has been good last few weeks I am a boxing fan so them having Barker and Groves on was great but Ashley and Ryan I am sure will be funny

[CHOULO19 24,332]

His absence once again highlights his importance. Bertrand as our cover for LB is not remotedly as good as a Azpilicueta/Ivanovic back up one the other side. I am a big fan of Bert's, I like his pace, his robustness, his tenacity so I am perfectly fine with him playing against weaker oppositions (he should have played vs Schalke tbh) but he is not remotedly as clever as Cole, his offensive and defensive movement is often very predictable and against quality oppositions he will always struggle. So playing him vs City is a bit of a risk. Anyway he will probably be up against Jesus Navas, who also has not much more than pace. Hence I'd risk it.

No, it really didn't because Ryan's performance against Cardiff was better than most of Ash's performances this season.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Will he be fit for our game v City?

[Jase 43,479]

His absence once again highlights his importance. Bertrand as our cover for LB is not remotedly as good as a Azpilicueta/Ivanovic back up one the other side. I am a big fan of Bert's, I like his pace, his robustness, his tenacity so I am perfectly fine with him playing against weaker oppositions (he should have played vs Schalke tbh) but he is not remotedly as clever as Cole, his offensive and defensive movement is often very predictable and against quality oppositions he will always struggle. So playing him vs City is a bit of a risk. Anyway he will probably be up against Jesus Navas, who also has not much more than pace. Hence I'd risk it.

Like Cole has been doing any better in recent times...

Said this before, when Bertrand was playing last season and even in the big games, I don't think there is one moment where we were crying out for Cole to return/play in the next game and I think that speaks volume about Bertrand's performances.

[DJames 729]

Will he be fit for our game v City?

He is

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

He is

Sweet news!

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Schurrle just trolled him on Friday Night Live

[Jase 43,479]

Schurrle just trolled him on Friday Night Live

What happened?

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

What happened?

he rang in and asked Ash about some white suit and Ash got kinda embarrased. Didnt really pick up what kind of suit they were talking about but im sure the Chelsea TV reporters will pick up something during the week

[Jase 43,479]

Cole getting trolled by Schurrle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkz6aau7WIs

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Cole getting trolled by Schurrle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkz6aau7WIs

here is the suit

[Jase 43,479]

here is the suit

I was thinking more of this..

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

I was thinking more of this..

Can't make fun of a man who is tapping that