Tag: Petr Cech
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Mateta set to wear Petr Cech-style helmet
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will return wearing a custom protective helmet similar to the one worn by Chelsea legend Petr Cech. The Frenchman suffered a serious injury during the Eagles’ FA Cup clash against Millwall, following a
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No need for major squad surgery this summer if… – Chelsea chief
Chelsea technical chief Petr Cech insists Thomas Tuchel’s squad doesn’t require major surgery this summer. Tuchel’s side are set to face Manchester City in the Champions League final on Saturday and Cech believes that lifting the trophy would “probably kick everybody even higher in terms of their career – and we can really build on…
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Petr Cech on playing comeback: I needed 20mins to re-adjust
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech was happy with his playing return in last night’s Premier League 2 clash with Tottenham. Cech has come out of retirement, two years after hanging up the gloves, and conceded twice in last night’s 3-2 win. He told Sport Invest: “The first 20 minutes I was looking for my usual movements.…
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Kepa reaction ‘absolutely magnificent’ after Mendy signing – Cech
Chelsea legend Petr Cech believes the response of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to the signing of Edouard Mendy has been fantastic. Mendy has come in from Rennes, taken the no.1 shirt, and been in fine form. But Kepa has kept his head down and worked hard to show he can still be a regular starter for…
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Petr Cech reveals how Chelsea signed Mendy
Chelsea football chief Petr Cech has revealed how they came to the decision to sign Edouard Mendy from Rennes this summer. Cech, registered as a player with Chelsea this season, joined the Blues from Rennes himself in 2004, and disclosed that he played a part in the signing of Mendy. Cech said: “I gave my…
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EPL: Cech back Kepa Arrizabalaga to remain at Chelsea
Chelsea technical and performance advisor Petr Cech insists nobody is giving up on Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Spain international has been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge after a subpar season. But while Cech insists the club have invested far too much in the £71m signing to move on this summer, the former Blues star…
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I wasn’t happy Courtois was Chelsea first-choice – Cech
Former Chelsea Petr Cech admits he was “not happy at all” when the decision was taken to drop him behind Thibaut Courtois in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. The Czech goalkeeper had been the most reliable of last lines of defence for the Blues for 10 years prior to being asked to fill back-up…
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Cech named Man of the Match on ice hockey debut
Petr Cech was named Man of the Match in his first game since signing for ice hockey side Guildford Phoenix on Sunday. The former Arsenal and Chelsea goalkeeper, now 37, was the star man in Guildford’s win over Swindon Wildcats 2 in the NIHL 2, after a game tied 2-2 went to a penalty decider.…
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Chelsea set to confirm Cech appointment
Chelsea are set to announce the return of Petr Cech to the club in a technical role, Sky Sports understands. The 37-year-old was at Stamford Bridge on Thursday to complete his return to the club four years after moving to London rivals Arsenal, confirming the story Sky Sports News first broke a month ago. Cech…
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EPL: Arsenal keeper Petr Cech set to join Chelsea
Chelsea are preparing to bring their former goalkeeper, Petr Cech, back to the club. According the Telegraph, UK, the veteran goalkeeper will be taking up a role as a Sporting Director at the club as part of a summer shake-up. Cech had announced he will hang his boots at the end of the current season.…