Cech could face Latics

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Cech has trained with and without the mask but Grant was awaiting a medical decision on whether to risk him against the Latics.

The Czech Republic international already has to wear a special helmet to protect the skull he fractured earlier in his Chelsea career and, if he is selected, he could be forced to wear a chin guard until his stitches are removed.

"We are testing a mask," said Chelsea manager Avram Grant. "We need to go again with it to see. In one training he wore a mask and in another he was without it. We are checking all the possibilities with him.

"I think for the moment it's a risk. But I have not spoken with the specialist. I'm not a doctor."

Third-choice keeper Hilario will play against Wigan if Grant opts to leave Cech to recover further.

Cech's normal understudy Carlo Cudicini has a hamstring injury which could rule him out for the rest of the season.