It is always hard to replace one of the World's best goalkeepers like Petr Cech hence Ancelotti has said that he has not decided whom to start between Hilario and Turnbull.

Petr Cech, 28, picked up a calf injury in training this week and is set to be sidelined for the next month. This blow has ensured he will miss the club's remaining friendlies, the Charity Shield and the opening league fixture against West Bromwich Albion on August 14. He'll be sat in the Chelsea Hospitality seats rather than playing.

The first of these matches is tonight's run-out against Ajax. Speaking to the Blues' official website, Ancelotti stated he will hand both Ross Turnbull and Henrique Hilario the chance to press their case to replace Cech.

"I think that against Ajax we will play 45 minutes each for Turnbull and Hilario, and I think Turnbull will start the game," the Italian said.

"It is a pre-season match so we don't have too many targets, just to improve our condition and put the players in better condition for the start of the season."

Petr Cech says that he is fresh and fit ahead of the new premier league season. Petr Cech is heading into his seventh season at Stamford Bridge feeling refreshed after a long, arduous but ultimately successful campaign last time around, and is looking forward to turning out in Chelsea's football shirts for many years to come.

"I played 50 games last season including internationals so it was a long season and as well it was a lot of pressure because the last games we had to win all of them with no mistakes".

"That is always hard. I was really happy with the way we finished the season of course but as well I was very happy that the season was over".

"Of course I was disappointed not to be qualified for the World Cup but it was good to have a longer break. I am fresh and rested so this is what I needed.

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Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech reckons his side's resilience is the reason behind their emergence as potential Double winners.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are on the brink of claiming the Premier League title on Sunday and can also take home the FA Cup trophy when they take on Portsmouth six days later.

And despite seeing his team slip up when well poised earlier in the season, Cech says his team have learned how to respond to setbacks and can keep grasp of their advantage.

"We are confident and we know that we shouldn't lose two games in a row," said the 27-year-old.

"We know that when something goes wrong, we always want to put it right the next game and so far it has worked well.

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Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech today stepped up the pressure on title rivals Arsenal and Manchester United by insisting the trophy will head to Stamford Bridge if either side make one more mistake this week.

Carlo Ancelotti's side climbed four points clear of United at the top of the table with a 1-0 win over Bolton, while they also have a superior goal difference to that of the other two clubs.

Their next game is against Tottenham on Saturday evening, by which time Arsenal and Manchester United will have had the chance to close the gap.

Cech believes neither can afford to drop points and said: “Arsenal have a big game tonight against Spurs because they're the furthest away. “Then at the weekend there is the Manchester derby and we play a London derby at Tottenham. It can be a decisive week.

“It can change the position in the Premier League a lot if we manage to win both our games and the others lose theirs. It could also go the other way and change everything for the last three games.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is expected to make an early recovery from a calf injury he sustained several weeks back in time to contribute to the Londoners' Premier League title run, according to The Mirror.

The Czech international has not featured since limping off in Chelsea’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Inter in Italy last month.

There is still a chance that Cech will be able to play in Tuesday’s second leg clash against Inter at Stamford Bridge, but we wouldn't put a sports bet on it - it is more likely that he will return in two week's time for the away game at Blackburn.

This will come as great news for Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, seeing as reserve 'keeper Henrique Hilario has somewhat struggled in Cech's place, most notably during the side’s 4-2 home defeat against Manchester City.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes the strikers at the club's disposal mean that Carlo Ancelotti's side are a threat to any defence, domestically or on the continent.

“We have a front two that will worry everyone in the Premier League and in Europe,” Cech told the club's official website.

“One is the former best scorer in the league and the other is last season's top scorer and if you count the goals together, it is a great striking force.

“The season is long and we will need everyone to score goals,” he continued.

“But if they score in every game, it will be great for us.”

Cech has no doubts that Anelka and Drogba can play together effectively as a unit.

“It is a perfect combination.” he said.

Petr Cech is hoping it will be third time lucky with Carlo Ancelotti – who has already brought an air of calmness to Chelsea.

The keeper was one of the stars of the Jose Mourinho period, but has seen the club go into decline under the two permanent bosses – Avram Grant and Luiz Felipe Scolari – in charge since the Portuguese coach left two years ago.

He said: “I am excited by the prospects for the new season. We have a large squad with lots of quality. We played really well in pre-season, which was good for the confidence of the team.

“It’s important to have stability now. When you have the same manager you can build the team and just move a few players around.

“Unfortunately at Chelsea this has not been the case in the last few years. We hope that this time it will be third time lucky and it will work.

“We were very successful under Mourinho and this is what you always hope for as a player. You want to have stability.”

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech expects transfer activity at Stamford Bridge this summer and believes competition for places will benefit the club.

The Blues have been relatively quiet in the market as only ex-Middlesbrough shot-stopper Ross Turnbull, who will rival Cech for a place in the first XI, Daniel Sturridge and Yuri Zhirkov have arrived in West London.

But chairman Bruce Buck recently announced the club were still looking for a 'marquee' signing, with Inter Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic emerging as a leading candidate.

Cech is confident there will be arrivals, and departures, once new boss Carlo Ancelotti has assessed the requirements of last season's FA Cup winners.

"The squad always needs one, two or three new players," the Czech Republic international told Sport.cz.

"But a lot depends on the coach's ideas. We have a new coach who will want to learn about the team before looking for some new signings.

"I think it is too early for new signings. Now we are going to spend one week training in London and then we leave for the United States on a 10-day tour.

Chelsea's Petr Cech and Deco are sure that their captain, John Terry, will not be leaving the club for Manchester City.

They are well aware of the effect that Terry's departure could have on a squad that have not won the Premier League for three years.

Terry has been strongly linked with a move to Eastlands and his silence has been deafening.

However, his team-mates are not slow in speaking out. Cech told Sky Sports: "He is here with us [on tour] so it means he is still a Chelsea player, he wants to be a Chelsea player that is why he is here," said Cech.

"I think he is one of the key players for us.

"From his mood, I would say nothing has changed. He is training, he is always with us, he is the same captain as he was three months ago, five months ago, one year ago, five years ago, so I don't see any difference in his behaviour."