Joe Cole today warned his former club West Ham that Chelsea have rediscovered their steel and are ready to inflict more misery on Blues great Gianfranco Zola, writes Simon Johnson.

Cole believes Chelsea's last two wins against Bolton and Cluj prove the team are getting their tough streak back now that their injury jinx is coming to an end.

Chelsea have had as many as 11 players out this season, but only Ricardo Carvalho and Michael Essien are on the injured list and they are both closing in on a return. Cole said: "We have had a lot of injuries but the steel is back in the side.

"Everyone was waiting for us to slip up and they are always tough games but I feel the strength is back in the team."

The midfielder has missed almost half of the club's games due to various problems this term but was back to help Chelsea beat Cluj in midweek.

"I just want to get back in the flow of things again. I just hope I don't get any more injuries," Cole told Chelsea TV.