Chelsea are frisked once again by blond official

The portents were hardly promising for Chelsea when Anders Frisk was named as the official for the controversial Champions League clash with Barcelona.

When the same two teams met in the Nou Camp four years ago, Frisk dismissed Celestine Babayaro and awarded Barcelona two penalties as the Spanish side romped to a 5-1 victory in extra time.

And having sent off Didier Drogba last night amid claims that he was confronted by Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard during the interval, the Swede is again the source of Chelsea's complaints today.

Frisk is widely regarded as one of the top officials in world football, but games rarely pass by without the Swede leaving a lasting impression.

With a bronzed complexion and blond highlights you get the impression that the 42-year-old almost revels in the spotlight, though this morning he will blend into the background as he returns to his day job of assessing insurance claims.

Chelsea have more pressing paperwork, namely the official complaint they plan to submit to European governing body UEFA concerning the half-time tunnel bust-ups.