Mourinho feared for Cech's life

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho feared for Petr Cech's life after the goalkeeper was carried off on a stretcher following a challenge by Reading's Stephen Hunt during the victory at the Madejski Stadium.

Mourinho believes Hunt's challenge was comparable to Ben Thatcher's elbow on Pedro Mendes earlier this season, which resulted in a lengthy ban for the Manchester City defender.

Chelsea reserve goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini was then carried off late in the game and captain John Terry had to play in goal as the visitors closed out on a 1-0 win after Frank Lampard's free-kick was deflected in just before the break.

Mourinho said: "I am not surprised by what Petr has - to be alive he was lucky."