Czech Republic News

“During the two-hour surgery I was sleeping and afterwards I did not ask anyone. "It is important for me to see the result. And it is much better than when it happened. The plastic surgeon did a great job.”

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has rejected suggestions he might be ruled out for the season and Euro 2008, saying he is aiming to return for the title-clash with Manchester United . via Eurosport

“I want to continue playing, to fulfil the contract at Nurnberg until the end of next season. "And further? It is hard to say. It will depend on my health, on motivation and on the feeling if I still have the potential to play at such a level.”

Czech Republic striker Jan Koller plans to retire from international football after Euro 2008. via Sporting Life

“It is possible that the problem could fade away in two weeks, but it could also last for another three months”

Czech winger continues to struggle with knee problem Tomas Rosicky has been ruled out of the remainder of the season and is now very doubtful for Euro 2008. via Sky Sports

Petr Cech is a doubt for Chelsea's Champions League clash with Fenerbahce after the goalkeeper reportedly suffered a head injury in a training ground collision. via Eurosport

“Until yesterday Cech had made a lot of improvement and we need to see where he is at the end of the recovery period”

Chelsea boss Avram Grant has suggested that injured goalkeeper Petr Cech will not be risked in Saturday's trip to Manchester City. via Football.co.uk

Harry Redknapp insists Milan Baros has the quality to make up for the absence of Jermain Defoe in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final showdown against West Bromwich Albion. via This Is London

Nicklas Bendtner was on target as Denmark drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic. The Arsenal striker played a full 90 minutes and struck midway through the first half. via Arsenal FC

NEWCASTLE United will have to find a buyer for centre-back David Rozehnal in the summer as Lazio are unlikely to take up an option to sign the Czech Republic international at the end of the season. via IcNewcastle

Georgios Karagounis scored two goals last night to lead Greece to a 2-1 win over Portugal in a night of international friendlies all over Europe. via Haaretz Daily News

“But I was a bit surprised by their attacking and quick play in the opening 30 minutes.”

The Netherlands rallied to beat Austria 4-3 Wednesday, and David Beckham made his 100th international appearance in England's 1-0 loss at France in two of the friendlies involving the 16 European Championship ... via TSN.ca

A header from Jan Koller salvaged a 1-1 draw for the Czech Republic in their friendly in Denmark on Wednesday. via CNN

Wednesday's international friendlies will offer players a last chance to impress their national coaches ahead of the final squad selection for the Euro finals co-hosted by Switzerland and Austria later this ... via Earth Times

“It will be fingers-crossed time for me next week.”

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp is delighted to have three of his players in England's squad for next week's clash with France in Paris but fears the effect another round of international friendlies could ... via Football365

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he has no idea when Tomas Rosicky will be fit for a return to action, with the midfielder still struggling with a knee injury. via Football.co.uk

Injured Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has been left out of Karel Bruckner's Czech Republic squad for the away friendly in Denmark on March 26. via Team Talk

“I am sorry that we were beaten eventually. Of course, it is nice to score a goal against Liverpool, but the loss spoils it”

Marek Matejovsky remains confident that Reading can avoid relegation despite Saturday's defeat at Liverpool. via Get Wokingham

“I think though that last year's elimination by PSV (Eindhoven) proved that there are no easy opponents. "If we want to keep our sights set on the final then we cannot avoid any team. "Also, this tie will be a special one for the fans.”

Prem 2007/08 Win Outright: Arsenal 4/1 Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky admits that his ongoing injury problem is beginning to irritate him. via Football365

“We have been encouraging him to shoot more, and he has started doing that. "And of course I was pleased with Fernando again. He did not have much space, but scored another crucial goal.”

Reading boss Steve Coppell was left fuming after his side's narrow 2-1 defeat at Anfield. via Football365

MAREK MATEJOVSKY insists his Reading team-mate Stephen Hunt does not deserve the bad reputation he is saddled with in the Czech Republic. via Get Reading

Petr Cech's injury problems continued yesterday when he was ruled out for up to a month after damaging his ankle in training at Stamford Bridge. via Telegraph.co.uk