
Crunch goal: Esteban Cambiasso celebrates his winning strike against Chelsea Photo: REUTERS A famous figure from the past has thrown a shadow over Chelsea’s future. As San Siro screamed itself hoarse, Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan claimed a first-leg advantage over his old team, although Chelsea returned home with Salomon Kalou’s comforting away goal. Kalou’s strike came between goals from Diego Milito and Esteban Cambiasso in a fabulous game full of attacking and incident. Chelsea also flew back with their keeper, Petr Cech, suffering from suspected cruciate damage, a potentially devastating blow to their season. It was the one sad memory from an unforgettable night. Related Articles Inter Milan v Chelsea: as it happened FA Cup fifth-round replays: live CSKA Moscow 1 Sevilla 1 Champions League action Champions League tables Champions League fixtures All the talk of a cagey first leg, of caution and congestion reigning, had disappeared in a blur of black-and-blue movement and plumes of smoke on the terraces after three minutes of a breathless, open first half.
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