Source: Team_Talk
Cole scare ahead of Chelsea clash
iverpool midfielder Joe Cole could miss next Sunday's clash against former club Chelsea after suffering a hamstring injury against Bolton.[LNB] The 28-year-old, who moved to Anfield on a free transfer in the summer, limped out of Sunday's Premier League win at the Reebok Stadium just after the hour.[LNB]The club do not feel the problem is serious but his ability to train this week is likely to be affected.[LNB]Manager Roy Hodgson said: "He has a slight hamstring injury and we don't know the extent of it until after he has a scan."[LNB]Without him Liverpool went on to win 1-0 courtesy of a late Maxi Rodriguez strike.[LNB]The experience is a new one to Cole having never suffered such a muscle injury in his career. Having already served a three-match ban this season, it is also another setback as he attempts to establish himself at Anfield.[LNB]The Reds could be boosted for the visit of the champions and league leaders by the return of Dirk Kuyt.[LNB]The Dutchman has made a rapid recovery from an ankle injury sustained on international duty earlier this month.[LNB]Hodgson said: "I think he will be available to be in the squad against Chelsea, but whether he is fit enough to play remains to be seen.[LNB]"I think he will return to training towards the latter part of the week and then it is a question of seeing how well he can cope."[LNB]Another former Chelsea player, Glen Johnson, is also expected to be available after a thigh strain.
