Petr Cech has returned “home” to Chelsea as technical and performance advisor, a role bridging the board and coaching staff. Former Blues goalkeeper Cech will adopt a similar position to that previously held by Michael Emenalo, the technical director who resigned in November 2017. Cech brought down the curtain on a glittering playing career by facing old club Chelsea in Arsenal’s 4-1 Europa League final defeat in Baku last month. Blues director Marina Granovskaia said: “We are delighted to welcome Petr back home to Chelsea. “During his playing career here he was one of the most dedicated, successful and thoughtful professionals we have ever had.

Source: Irish Examiner June 21, 2019 08:48 UTC