Chelsea FC's goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon has opened up about his time at the club.

What made Lollichon's approach unique?

Lollichon's unorthodox coaching style was informed by his background in the French football league. He started working with young goalkeepers in Nantes' academy at the age of 20.

How did Lollichon's partnership with Cech begin?

Lollichon first met Petr Cech in the car park after a Rennes match, where Cech was the club's No 1 goalkeeper. Cech was intrigued by Lollichon's training sessions and sought feedback on his game.

What was Lollichon's assessment of Cech's game?

Lollichon told Cech that he could be more influential on the game, and that his intelligence and reading of the game were good, but he was not proactive enough. This blunt honesty clicked with Cech, and the two began a professional partnership and personal friendship.

As of July 1, 2026, Chelsea FC is currently 10th in the Premier League, with 52 points from 38 games, and a recent form of LWDLL. The club has scored 58 goals this season, and conceded 52, with a goal difference of +6. They are 33 points behind leaders Arsenal. The club's current injuries include Unknown, J. Gittens, R. Lavia, L. Colwill, and Joao Pedro. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 10th | | Points | 52 | | Goal Difference | +6 | | Injuries | 5 players