Rosicky returns to Gunners camp - 20 Nov 2007
Tomas Rosicky will miss the Czech Republic's final Euro 2008 qualifier against Cyprus after it was agreed he could return to Arsenal.
The midfielder played and scored in Saturday's 3-1 triumph over Slovakia but, as the Czechs had already secured qualification for Euro 2008, Arsenal asked if he could return to his club.
Rosicky insists the victory was tougher than last year's 3-0 demolition of Slovakia in the first qualification meeting between the sides.
"In comparison to our last year win in Bratislava, the Slovaks have quite improved," he said. "They are trying to play passing football and run a lot. I think they are an unpleasant opponent and that is why we appreciate our win more.
"At some moments we let the opponents play and they went forward with more players, which led to our chances. In the first half we outnumbered them several times, but did not capitalise on it.
"My goal came on the back of a fast-paced counter-attack. I was in the second wave and the ball found me after one of the clearances. It was going straight against my foot and I hit it with my instep well." |