Chelsea Name Petr Cech In Premier League Squad
Cech, 38, is currently Chelsea's technical and performance advisor but takes role as non-contract player; Cech formally retired from playing in May 2019 following Arsenal's Europa League final defeat to Chelsea
Petr Cech has been named in Chelsea's Premier League squad as a non-contract player
Chelsea have named retired goalkeeper Petr Cech in their Premier League squad as emergency cover.
The surprise inclusion of the 38-year-old, who now works as the club's technical and performance advisor, has been described by Chelsea as "a precautionary step due to the unprecedented conditions currently caused by the Covid-19 crisis".
Cech formally retired from playing in May 2019 following Arsenal's Europa League final defeat to Chelsea.
Chelsea's Premier League squad:
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