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CECH ON TRIAL?
Chelsea are ready to replace Petr Cech as their number one keeper, according to a report in The People this morning.
Paul Chant claims: "Boss Carlo Ancelotti and his staff are putting the big Czech Republic No.1 under the spotlight for the rest of the campaign and insiders reveal he is basically 'on trial' for his future."
After their FIFA transfer ban was overturned, Chelsea can now plan for a big summer spending spree and Cech’s position is under threat after some high profile mistakes this season.
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is worried that Cech has no serious competition at Stamford Bridge and the Blues would have to spend big money to sign a replacement in the summer.
The 27-year-old custodian has made 28 appearances for Chelsea in the Premier League and Champions League this season.
Cech is expected to start in goal for Chelsea in their crucial Premier League clash against Arsenal this afternoon.
CECH PRAISES TERRY
Petr Cech has praised the character of John Terry following the allegations regarding the Chelsea captain's private life.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti offered his support to Terry after the game and now Blues keeper Cech has praised his skipper's mentality.
"He has been brilliant for us and he just keeps going," said Cech. "He showed a lot of character because it was not an easy situation for him and that's what you need. Then he gets the winner and that's even better, brilliant."
Assistant manager Ray Wilkins added: "We've got on with what we do. We prepared in the best possible fashion and it was important we focused on the game. JT has got his football head on. He's a fantastic professional. There is a wonderful togetherness among the guys and we don't need a siege mentality."
CECH CONVINCED CHELSEA CAN CONTINUE
Goalkeeper Petr Cech is convinced Chelsea have the perfect opportunity to establish a lead at the top of the Premier League this week that could prove highly significant come the end of the season.
Carlo Ancelotti's side, which won 2-1 at Burnley on Saturday, will use the game in hand they possess over Manchester United and Arsenal at Hull City on Tuesday night.
Then, on Sunday, they host Arsene Wenger's Gunners in one of the highest profile fixtures of the calendar.
Cech, the Czech Republic international, was hoping his side would then be perfectly positioned in the league once Champions League hostilities, which see Chelsea pitted against Inter Milan, begin again.
"Now we have games coming up fast," he said. "We have to take advantage of it and we've got a game in hand at Hull. If we win that one we will open up a gap at the top. We have to keep winning our games, and if the others start dropping points it's the best scenario for us."
CECH IMPRESSED BY HART
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech says he's a big fan of Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart. Hart has been outstanding on-loan at Birmingham City this season, which face Chelsea tonight.
"He has been doing very well, even when he was at City," Cech told chelseafc.com, "Then the arrival of Shay Given changed things, so for him it was a good new challenge, and the possibility to play regularly which always helps.
"He is one of the reasons why Birmingham are doing so well because he has played well and made important saves at important times. Now the team has a huge self-belief so it is easier to play. But at first they needed to build confidence and he was a part of it.
"Birmingham have many clean sheets and it tells you the story of their season. They have an experienced manager, good organisation and a very good squad with balance. When you have confidence which they will do, everything becomes easier."
CECH: WE WILL WIN LEAGUE
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has fired a warning to Arsenal and Manchester United as they chase the Blues for the Premier League title.
The Czech stopper, whose side face Hull City on Tuesday night, believes the high morale in the squad will help carry his team forward to championship success.
"Recently we have been playing very well and you can see the confidence in everyone that we are more than capable of changing games on the pitch," he told the club's official website.
"Against Burnley [a 2-1 win last Saturday] we stepped up a gear when they got the equaliser and I felt it was just a matter of time when we would score.
"We are putting Manchester United and Arsenal under pressure. We have games coming up fast and you have to take advantage of it. We have a game in hand at Hull and we have to win that to open the gap.
"We have to keep winning the games and then of course if the others begin dropping points, this is the best scenario for us."
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