Frank Lampard has lauded Petr Cech for his role in the Blues' imminent signing of Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The 28-year-old Senegal international has had a medical at Stamford Bridge after the two clubs agreed a £22m fee, and Mendy looks set to challenge the out-of-form Kepa Arrizabalaga for the No.1 jersey.
Cech, who was Chelsea keeper for 11 seasons and is now their technical and performance advisor, had a big influence on the move, and speaking ahead of the Blues' Carabao Cup third round game against Barnsley on Wednesday Lampard explained what role he played. “Petr was important in that because goalkeeper is a very particular position and Petr Cech obviously knows that role very well,” said Lampard. “And Petr will obviously
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