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Petr Čech Admits Facing Wayne Rooney Was a ‘Nightmare’

Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has revealed that playing against Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney was always a tough challenge due to his relentless style and ability to score from anywhere.

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The Mirror

Written by

Steve Worrell

4 Mar

7:55

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Petr Čech has opened up about his experiences facing Wayne Rooney, describing him as a "nightmare" opponent. The former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper faced Rooney 27 times in his career, with Čech winning 11 of those encounters compared to Rooney's 10. The ex-Manchester United striker had a prolific scoring record against both Chelsea and Arsenal, showcasing his ability to strike from anywhere on the pitch.

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Čech particularly highlighted Rooney’s unpredictability and intelligence, noting that he always had to be fully focused when facing him. Despite the challenge, Čech admitted he relished the competition, as playing against top players in the Premier League and Champions League brought out the best in him.

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Key Points

Petr Čech described facing Wayne Rooney as a “nightmare” due to his ability to score from anywhere.
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Čech and Rooney faced each other 27 times, with Čech winning 11 encounters and Rooney winning 10.
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Rooney scored nine goals against Chelsea and 15 against Arsenal, though Čech wasn’t in goal for all of them.
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Čech highlighted Rooney’s relentlessness and intelligence, making him a difficult opponent to read.
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Despite the challenge, Čech enjoyed competing against top players, as it pushed him to improve.
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Both players have since retired, with Rooney moving into management, most recently coaching Plymouth Argyle.

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Steve Worrell

Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.

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