Cech ready to make Chelsea return

Cech has been sporting a protective cap in training

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech may return from injury against Liverpool in the Premiership next Saturday.

The Czech international fractured his skull at Reading on 14 October and it was thought he would be out for the rest of the season.

"He's back, he's ready to play in the next game. For us he's magnificent," said Blues manager Jose Mourinho.

"I have to decide whether to keep Hilario in the goal for a couple more weeks but Petr's ready for the game."

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Cech wore protective headgear and took part in the warm-up before Chelsea's 4-0 win against Wigan at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

He was injured in a collision with Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt at the Madejski Stadium.

The 24-year-old was carried off the field and collapsed in the changing room and when he arrived at a hospital, it was discovered he had fractured his skull.

Cech's replacement in the 1-0 victory, Carlo Cudicini, also ended up in hospital after he injured his head and centre-back John Terry finished the game playing in goal.