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Chelsea Goalkeeper Review – November 2011

With nearly a third of the season already in the history books, now seems like a good time to see how the squad is performing.

We start at the back with our three main goalkeepers and how they have fared so far this season.

Petr Cech –

Despite a defence that has leaked goals and a shaky performance against Arsenal, the Czech shot stopper has been back to his best this season.

In his seventh season at the club, he has regained the confidence that Stephen Hunt stripped of him and is now a commanding presence with amazing reflexes and a new found penalty saving prowess that proves he is back at the top of his game.

He has lost the fear that seemed to blight him, he earned plaudits against Blackburn where he had a good game and showed his toughness by refusing to come off after breaking his nose.

In this form his performances will probably be worth 5-10 extra points at the end of the season.

Highlight – Man of the match substitute performance against Everton which included a penalty save

Rating – 7.5 out of 10

Henrique Hilario

Injuries to Petr Cech have given the 36 year old two rare starts in the Premier League and he performed sufficiently to restore some confidence, avoiding any major mishaps.

Despite this he is in the twilight of his career and appearances are likely to be limited if Petr Cech remains fit, meaning that like Turnbull this is likely to be his last season at the club.

Highlight – Getting to start two Premier League games

Rating – 6 out of 10

Ross Turnbull – 4/10

Having only started one game this season he managed to get himself sent off against Everton in the Carling cup, yet another setback in a mediocre Chelsea career.

His future at Chelsea is not too bright having failed to secure the number two spot he was signed to occupy, therefore he may not have long left as it is doubtful anyone sees him as a potential number one at the club.

Highlight: Getting a red card v Everton that allowed Petr Cech to steal the show

Rating: 4 out of 10

Honourable Mention – Jamal Blackman

Eighteen year old Jamal Blackman made the bench for the first time in a senior fixture against Arsenal

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Finally Some Chelsea Transfer News

I would not get your hopes up though, the player to put pen to paper is unlikely to make a single start next season, warming the bench or languishing in the reserves.

I am of course talking about our third choice goalkeeper Henrique Hilario who has decided that third choice at a top club is better than seeking first team opportunities elsewhere.

The club have confirmed that the thirty five year old has signed a one year extension that will keep him at the club until the end of the forthcoming season.

Hardly the exciting news that many fans crave but at least it signals that some business is being done at Stamford Bridge.

This announcement will have little consequence on Chelsea’s campaign next season but Hilario is experienced and does not complain about being third choice and when called into action has done a reasonable job.

Petr Cech Out For A Month – Who Will Deputise?

Will Henrique Hilario be up to the job of deputising for Petr Cech?

The BBC has today reported that Petr Cech has been ruled out for one month with a torn muscle. This rules our number one out from the rest of pre-season and makes him a doubt for the first Premier League game of the season on the 14th of August.

Ross Turnbull and Henrique Hilario will now battle it out in pre-season for a position between the sticks at the Charity Shield and beyond, having put in some decent covering shifts last season, Henrique Hilario will be the favourite with Turnbull chomping at the bit to oust him.

Hopefully Petr Cech’s injury will not be too severe and the impact will be negligible, but in the meantime Carlo Ancelotti will have to decide who will deputise.

Let us know your choice of deputy be leaving a comment below.