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 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»]

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has leapt to the defence of Petr Cech after claiming the under fire goalkeeper remains one of the best in the world. Ancelotti was rumoured to be considering a shortlist of replacements for Cech following a string of high-profile mistakes from the 27-year-old Czech Republic international this season. However, the Italian coach claims that nothing could be further... [more»]

Reports suggest Petr Cech's days at Chelsea could be numbered as Carlo Ancelotti is lining up a January transfer window bid for West Ham United shot-stopper Robert Green. Green, who has also been linked with moves to Sunderland and Aston Villa, has moved on to Ancelotti's radar following a series of Cech errors this season. The Czech Republic international was at fault for at least two of... [more»]

Goalkeeper Petr Cech has admitted he was surprised by the boos which followed Saturday's 3-3 draw with Everton. Some sections of the Stamford Bridge faithful made their displeasure heard at full-time following a fourth game in all competitions without a win. The Blues remain three points clear at the top of the Premier League table and Cech - whose personal form has been strongly criticised in... [more»]

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has admitted that he was at fault for Manchester City's winning goal in the 2-1 weekend Premier League reverse at Eastlands. The 27-year-old Czech Republic international was beaten by a 25-yard free-kick from Carlos Tevez and accepts that he should have done better. He commented: "I don't want to go into whether it was a free-kick in the first place - I should have... [more»]