Chelsea goalie Cech injures calf in training

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07/20/2010 - London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech had to leave training early Tuesday with a calf problem, putting his status for the start of the English Premier League season in doubt.

Cech, 28, underwent scans Tuesday afternoon and Chelsea stated on its website it was "awaiting the results." Cech tore a muscle in his calf last season in a Champions League match and was forced to miss five games.

The English Premier League season starts in mid-August. Chelsea opens against West Brom on Aug. 14.

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How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.

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