The Squad
Goalkeepers
Peter Cech
Rating: 88
Squad Number: 1
Age/Born: 26; May 20,1982
Nationality: Czech. Republic (Starting GK)
Previous Clubs: Rennes, Sparta Prague
Short Bio: Since moving to Chelsea from Rennes for 7 million euros in July 2004 Cech has earned a reputation of one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He set a premiership record in the 04/05 season not conceding a goal for 871 minutes his personal record being 928 minutes with Sparta Prague. Cech definetley have the most time in net for Chelsea this season.
Carlo Cudicini
Rating: 75
Sqaud Number: 23
Age/Born:35; September 9, 1973
Nationality:Italy
Previous Clubs: Castel di Sangro
Short Bio: After moving to Chelsea from Italian Serie C side Castel di Sangro he made such a tremendous impact on the reserve matches that people started to tip him the hat as Chelsea's first choice instead of Ed de Goey. He was Chelsea's Player of the Year in 2002. Some people now question his ambition considering he could probably be number 1 choice for most teams, including plenty premier league teams. This season expect Cudicini to be the bench warmer but most likely get action in some of the lower rounds of cups and probably some premier league games.
Henrique Hilario
Rating: 72
Sqaud Number: 40
Age/Born: 33; October 21, 1975
Nationality: Portugal
Previous Clubs: Nacional Madiera
Short Bio: Brought to the Blues from Portuguese side Nacional Madiera while Jose Mourinho was boss in July 2006 because Mourinho knew him and liked him from previous experience while coaching him in the Portuguese league. Will most likely find it hard to get playing although Scolari sees him as a hardworking figure, so don't be surprised if he gets some lower round cup games as well and possibly premier league matches.
Rhys Taylor
Rating:67
Sqaud Number: 30
Age/Born: 18; April 7 1990
Nationality: Wales
Previous Clubs: (none)
Short Bio: After becoming first choice for the reserves last season Taylor was picked for first team but never made it off the bench and Scolari looks to let him get some experience seeing that he is only 18. Taylor has also been capped by the Wales U-21s when he was 17.