Duff’s return will make Chelsea ‘devastating’ attacking force

CLAUDIO RANIERI declared that Damien Duff’s long-awaited return from injury would give Chelsea a “devastating” new attacking dimension – as well as delighting his mother.

Duff's dribbling ability and penetration had been sorely missed by Chelsea since he dislocated his shoulder at Fulham on December 20.

However, the Italian's 84-year-old mother will have been encouraged to learn that her favourite player was back in action as a substitute in last night's FA Cup third round replay against Watford.