Chelsea confirm Cech fracture
Chelsea have confirmed that Petr Cech has a 'depressed fracture' to his skull.
Chelsea have confirmed that goalkeeper Petr Cech has had surgery on what has now been confirmed as a 'depressed fracture' to his skull.Cech was injured in the opening minutes of the champions' 1-0 win at Reading following a collision with Royals midfielder Stephen Hunt.
The club have now revealed the extent of Cech's injuries, which required an operation.
Cech's understudy Carlo Cudicini, who was also stretchered off after colliding with Ibrahim Sonko, was discharged from hospital.
"Chelsea Football Club can confirm that Petr Cech was transferred to the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford to the specialist neuro-surgical unit," read the Chelsea statement.
"He underwent surgery for a depressed fracture of the skull.
"The operation was successful but it is too early to give an accurate assessment of his condition.
"Naturally everybody at Chelsea wishes Petr, and Carlo Cudicini - who was discharged last night after being knocked unconscious - a speedy recovery from their injuries."
Jose Mourinho was less than happy with Hunt's challenge and the club have confirmed they will be contacting the Football Association about the incident.
"Chelsea FC has reviewed the video of both incidents. We endorse the post-match comments of Jose Mourinho regarding the seriousness of these incidents.
"Chelsea will be writing to the Football Association with our observations."