Carlo Cudicini

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Signed from Castel Di Sangro in July 1999, the Italian was the undisputed number one at Stamford Bridge for several years until Petr Cech's arrival. Agile, athletic and a strong shot-stopper, Cudicini is still one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League. With Caps for Italy in the U18?s and U21 he is a strong challenge to Cech?s first choice status.

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Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini is reportedly unhappy at Stamford Bridge after seeing a possible transfer blocked by the Blues. The 33-year-old Italian is interesting both Newcastle United and Manchester City, having played second fiddle to Petr Cech for the last three seasons with Jose Mourinho's side. Cudicini's agent, Fernando Pastorello, told the Daily Mail: "Carlo is not happy. "He had... [more»]

Injured goalkeeper Petr Cech is poised to hand Chelsea a massive boost by returning to first-team action, according to Blues boss Jose Mourinho. Cech suffered a depressed fracture of the skull in a controversial match at Reading on October 14 which was expected to keep the Czech international on the sidelines for the rest of the season. But after stepping up his training - including a thorough... [more»]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could be without the services of Carlo Cudicini for this weekend's crunch Premiership clash with Arsenal. The 33-year-old missed Tuesday's Champions League win against Levski Sofia through injury and is unlikely to have recovered in time to face the Gunners. "If I don't have Carlo, I have Hilario and Magnus Hedman," said Mourinho. "We have permission from the... [more»]

Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini has confirmed that he reacted angrily to being left out of the Blues line-up for the 2-2 Champions League draw against Barcelona three weeks ago. Cudicini felt he was ready to start in the Camp Nou after recovering from concussion suffered at Reading, but coach Jose Mourinho opted to keep faith with Hilario for the Barca clash. Cudicini has now returned to the... [more»]

Chelsea have taken Magnus Hedman on trial with a view to offering the experienced former Coventry City and Celtic goalkeeper a permanent deal at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been in the market for a third-choice keeper after Petr Cech suffered a fractured skull against Reading last month. In the absence of the Czech Republic international - who is expected to be sidelined for the majority... [more»]