Source: Daily_Mail
HATCHET MAN: Cudicini should have stayed at Chelsea instead of setting a new benchmark at Spurs
Carlo Cudicini must be kicking himself now that he left Chelsea for Tottenham. [LNB]The Italian, who sat in the shadows of Petr Cech for so long, would surely be given a chance at Stamford Bridge if he was still there. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Special reserve: Cudicini is yet to enjoy a lengthy run in the first team[LNB]Instead, as Cech's reputation plummets with every cross and free-kick he misjudges, Cudicini is sitting on the bench again down the road. [LNB] More from Hatchet Man... HATCHET MAN: Knight's days would be numbered if Villa had fit defenders15/04/09 HATCHET MAN: A rare defensive blunder from Arsenal legend Tony Adams15/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Under-achiever Ronaldo can't wing another player of the year award15/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Sunderland fans can expect more dullness at the Stadium of Light if Curbishley arrives14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: No-nonsense Senna could have been the man to keep Adebayor and co in check14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Shearer's Toon escape plan depends on 'creative tension' produced by Barton and Viduka returns14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Invoking memories of Istanbul cannot help Liverpool chase down Chelsea tonight14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Redknapp's restructuring hopes now rest on Spurs cutting their losses on flop Boateng14/04/09 VIEW FULL ARCHIVE The Chelsea defence must have all but lost their confidence in Cech after his performances in the last two matches (in which they conceded seven goals) and they would have had their doubts before. [LNB]He is still a good shot stopper but his command of the penalty area leaves a lot to be desired. [LNB]You could say the same of Cudicini, but had the Italian decided to stay in January Guus Hiddink would have been almost obliged to give him a go. [LNB]If Hilario was not the third choice goalkeeper he was signed to be, he would probably have been given a chance by now too. [LNB]Cech will come good again, his slip is bound to be temporary, but this stage of the season is not the time to help him through his slide in form. [LNB]It has taken a while to reach today's low, some say he has never been the same since his horrendous head injury at Reading in 2006, but with every error carrying a potentially huge cost, keeping the faith is a huge gamble. [LNB]Unfortunately for Hiddink - and Cudicini - the stand-in manager hasn't got any choice. [LNB]
