Petr Cech says he will be inbetween the sticks for Chelsea's opening Premiership match against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in a month's time.
"I plan to be fit and ready," says the superb shot-stopper.
Cech, 23, had operations on both shoulders after the Czech Republic's elimination from The World Cup.
Chelsea head off to the States soon before having a couple of friendlies, one in Holland the other against Celtic at Stamford Bridge, before contesting the Community Shield against Liverpool in Cardiff.
The following week it's game on to defend their title and bid to become exclusive members of the triple back-to-back champions' club.