Carlo
Cudicini has been appointed loan player technical coach at Chelsea.
He replaces Eddie Newton who has moved to Frank Lampard's new backroom staff
with the first team.
The Chelsea club ambassador previously had a dual role assisting Antonio
Conte and Maurizio Sarri on their coaching staff.
The Italian returned to Chelsea in 2015, having previously been a goalkeeper
at the club between 1999-2009.
Cudicini said: "I'm really looking forward to this new challenge in my
coaching career.
"The loan programme is an important part of our development pathway for
young players at the club and this is an exciting opportunity to work with
the next generation of talented players."
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added: "We are delighted Carlo has
agreed to take over from Eddie Newton in this key role in our development
programme.
"Carlo has years of experience from a playing career spanning Italian,
English and US football, and has followed that by making a successful
transition into coaching. His knowledge of the game and mentoring will be an
important asset in the continued development of our young players."
Former Chelsea reserves goalkeeper James Russell will also begin a dual role
working as assistant goalkeeping coach with the first team alongside his job
as a goalkeeper coach with the Chelsea academy.
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