Former Blues and Arsenal stalwart Petr Cech retired in the summer of 2019.
Chelsea have actually signed up technical director Petr Cech in their Premier League squad.
Former Blues and Arsenal stalwart Cech retired in the summer of 2019 and stepped directly into a board role at Chelsea when Frank Lampard was designated manager.
Today the 38-year-old has been added to Chelsea’s Premier League official squad list– simply as a preventive move during the pandemic.
New hire Edouard Mendy, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Willy Caballero and Jamie Cumming all sit ahead of Cech in the chain of command at Stamford Bridge.
Petr Cech has been betting Guildford Phoenix (Ian Walton/PA)
“Petr Cech has been included in the squad as emergency goalkeeper cover,” Chelsea validated in a declaration.
“This is a precautionary step due to the unprecedented conditions currently caused by the Covid-19 crisis. He takes up a position as a non-contract player.”
Cech is younger than 39-year-old Blues veteran stopper Caballero, who has himself joked formerly about fighting his advancing years.
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Former Czech Republic goalkeeper Cech made more than 300 Chelsea appearances in between 2004 and 2015, prior to investing another 4 years with Arsenal.
The 124-cap star would only be hired by Chelsea in a major crisis, however the Blues leapt at the chance to sign up among their most relied on lieutenants.
Ice hockey fan Cech has sustained his physical fitness by ending up for Guildford Phoenix, while he has also assisted in an informal coaching role with Chelsea’s goalkeepers this season.
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