Joe Cole: Chelsea will be regarded as a dark horse in the Champions League, everything depends on goalkeeper Sanchez s performance

In a show, former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole said that the Blues should be regarded as the dark horse of the Champions League this season.

Joe Cole said: "I would see them as the top of the dark horses, but among the teams that are generally believed to be able to get to the late stage of the game, they are at the end. I think it all depends on the performance of goalkeeper Sanchez."

"If you ask Chelsea fans what they need to improve, they will definitely choose Sanchez. Coleville performed very well at the end of the season, and the centre-back matured late, and he looked in good shape, and seemed to find a sense."

"He scored goals at the City Stadium, helped the team ensure the qualifying for the Champions League and then performed well in the Club World Cup. But he was absent, and you need to consider other options. Fofana is a top player, but you can't rely entirely on him considering the injury, so they do need to improve in this position."