Petr Cech

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Cech is one of the brightest goalkeeping prospects in Europe and his superb form for Rennes earned him a move to Chelsea. Tall and imposing, Cech starred for the Czech Republic during Euro 2004 as they reached the semi-finals. Set a Premiership record for not conceding a goal for over a thousand minutes as well as winning the prestigious Golden Gloves award for earning 21 clean sheets.Despite suffering a serious injury in late 2006 against Reading he was back on the pitch and in top form by early 2007.

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Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech will miss the start of the new Premier League season after tearing a calf muscle. The Czech Republic international pulled up in pre-season training on Tuesday and scans have revealed a muscle tear which will keep him sidelined for four weeks. Chelsea begin the defence of their Premier League title at home to newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion on August 14. He... [more»]

Chelsea fear that first-choice goalkeeper Petr Cech could miss the start of the season after the Czech Republic international sustained a calf problem during training. The 28-year-old has had to have a scan on the problem that he suffered while training at Cobham on Tuesday and the club is currently awaiting the results. The Blues fear that it is a recurrence of the muscle tear that ruled Cech... [more»]

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti admitted he had thought luck was against his side before they eventually edged past Portsmouth 1-0 in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley. The Premier League champions contrived to hit the woodwork five times in the first half and would have gone behind early in the second period if Petr Cech had not saved Kevin-Prince Boateng's poor penalty. Didier Drogba's... [more»]

Carlo Ancelotti sees his future at Chelsea after claiming the Stamford Bridge club can still win the Premier League title this season. The future of the former AC Milan boss has come under the spotlight after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Blackburn saw them lose further ground to Manchester United and Arsenal in the title race. Last week's Champions League exit at the last 16 stage at the hands of... [more»]

Chelsea have confirmed that goalkeeper Petr Cech could be out for as long as a month due to a calf injury sustained in the Champions League defeat by Internazionale on Wednesday evening. The 27-year-old Czech Republic international had to be replaced just past the hour mark in the San Siro and has now been ruled out for at least three weeks. A short statement on the Blues' official website... [more»]