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Chelsea fullback Cole struggling to make Shakhtar crunch

Chelsea fullback Ashley Cole is struggling to make their crunch Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Daily Mail says Cole, who has a history of problems with his ankles, is rated '50-50' for the match at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Ryan Bertrand, who started the Champions League final against Bayern Munich last season, is the most likely replacement if Cole is not fit.

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