However, whilst there is good news regarding Carlo, things aren't looking so promising for our outfield players.

Damien Duff, as Chelsea Mad revealed yesterday, is out for the season (barring a miracle) after dislocating his shoulder again! Joining him on the sidelines will be Scott Parker (knee), Adrian Mutu (knee), Marcel Desailly (Achilles) and William Gallas (illness). Celestine Babayaro and Glen Johnson are both now back in training, although neither will be risked against Southampton, whilst Seba Veron will only be a substitute if needed.

The squad in full: Cudicini, Melchiot, Terry, Huth, Bridge, Geremi, Lampard, Cole, Makelele, Gudjohnsen, Crespo, Hasselbaink, Gronkjaer, Veron, Oliveira, Nicolas, Ambrosio.

My team to face Southampton:

GK: Cudicini
RB: Melchiot
CB: Terry (c)
CB: Huth
LB: Bridge
RM: Geremi
CM: Lampard
CM: Makelele
LM: Gronkjaer/ J.Cole
FW: Gudjohnsen
FW: Hasselbaink