Chelsea fears over Ashley Cole's injury problem have eased.

The London Evening Standard says Cole's injury problem, a depressed fracture of the tibia, which he sustained against Atletico last month, eased today.

The 27-year-old was only able to play against Manchester because he had an injection and it has been reported he will now be out for some time after making the injury worse.

But while he will sit out England's friendly against Brazil, it now appears he could return in time to face his old club. Arsenal, on 29 November.