Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has revealed how he will have to wear a special helmet when he returns to action this weekend.

The Czech international is expected to be back in action against Liverpool on Saturday in the Barclays Premiership.

Coach Jose Mourinho has welcomed the return of the player whom he rates as the 'best in the world' and worth £50million.

The 24-year-old has been sidelined since October after a collision with Reading's Stephen Hunt left him requiring surgery on a fractured skull.

Portuguese goalkeeper Hilario has mostly deputised for Cech but now the Czech star says his comeback will be accompanied by special protective headgear.

Cech, who is to have a final check-up on Wednesday, said: "The specialists have allowed me to train 100 percent and unless something unexpected happens at the check-up, I should receive official permission to play matches. But I will have to play with a special helmet.

"If I appear in goal in this season, it will only be with a special helmet. It does not limit me, I've been training with it for two months and I've got used to wearing it very easily.

"I am not going to be afraid. The training sessions confirmed I have nothing to fear. Someone may say it is easy to say this when you are not on the pitch yet but I am deeply convinced I'm not going to be afraid.

"Physically I feel very well. As regards technical skills, I've had several weeks to drill it and I should be okay. We shall see how I will feel this week when I will start full training but I think it should be fine."