Can't Get Enough Of That Wonderful Duff !!

Last updated : 07 February 2004 By Liam Corbett
Homer Simpson has been in awe of the stuff for over 10 years, but now Chelsea are also starting to appreicate that wonderful Duff!

And although the megabucks Blues are running short of players in general as they enter one of the most critical phases of the campaign, Italian boss Ranieri says his £17m flying Irishman is by far the biggest individual worry.

Duff is again ruled out for the Premiership battle with Charlton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. He has not started a match since dislocating a shoulder in the win over Fulham on 20 December.

Ranieri said: "I can't say when Damien will be back. He has an Achilles tendon injury now and it is just not good enough for me to risk playing him.

"We miss him so much because he is the type of player who dribbles, gives you the chance of two-on-one and creates space. We will need him for the next month, which will probably dictate where our season goes.

"The two matches against Arsenal in the league and FA Cup will certainly show a lot to us."