Though he produced several impressive saves in last weekend’s 2-0 loss to Manchester City, Cech came under the microscope for some jittery moments in executing Emery’s playing style.
One notably awkward attempt at passing out from the back almost ended up in his own net and led to calls for new signing Bernd Leno to start at Stamford Bridge.
Emery, though, was not alarmed, instead praising Cech’s display and backing him to flourish against his former Premier League employers.
“I am very happy with his performance. He has experience, he has quality, he has the capacity,” the Gunners boss told reporters.
“Also, with Bernd Leno [it’s the same]. They are two goalkeepers who are important for us.
“[But] if Bernd starts, I believe in him also.”
Despite the City defeat, Emery will not allow for a departure from the principles he is instilling at Arsenal.
“You shouldn’t change your mentality if you lose the first game,” he said.
