Cech backing for Scolari

Chelsea goalkeeper excited by World Cup winning mentality

By Peter Fraser   Last updated: 7th July 2008

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Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes Luiz Felipe Scolari is the right man to bring silverware back to Stamford Bridge.

Scolari, who coached Brazil to World Cup glory in 2002, takes charge of his first training session as Chelsea manager on Monday after leaving his role as Portugal boss following Euro 2008.

And Cech feels his new manager will install a winning mentality at Stamford Bridge after a trophyless campaign last year.

The 2007/08 campaign was the first Chelsea have ended empty-handed in four years, but Cech is confident Scolari will bring back the glory days.

Success

"Mr Scolari is a world Cup winner and everywhere he goes he has success every time, so I hope he can bring this to Chelsea," Cech told Sky Sports News.

"There is the quality in the squad and, seeing the quality of the manager and the team he is bringing in, I am really sure that we will challenge for all the titles again."

Cech is also eager for Chelsea to keep hold of Frank Lampard, who is a target of Internazionale, and admits the midfielder would be a major loss.

"It is always difficult to replace someone who scores more than 20 goals a season from midfield for four years in a row," added Cech.

Lampard stay

"He (Lampard) is still negotiating so hopefully that goes well because you always welcome players with that sort of quality. He has been a key player for Chelsea since he joined."

Meanwhile, Cech is keen for Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo - who is at the centre of this summer's biggest transfer saga as Real Madrid pursue his services - to stay in the Premier League.

"He was the best player last season because everything he did was perfect," Cech continued.

"Everyone is speaking about him leaving. I hope that everyone stays and the league remains the same."