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Soccer-Suspected finger break keeps Cech out of Czech friendly

February 4, 2013 10:45
PRAGUE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Petr Cech will miss the Czech Republic's friendly with Turkey on Wednesday because of a possible broken finger, a Czech Football Association spokesman said on Monday. Chelsea's first choice returned to the London club's lineup over the weekend against Newcastle United after being sidelined for two games by a calf injury. Czech FA spokesman Jaroslav Kolar could not say how long the injury will keep Cech out of action.

Football: Chelsea's Cech sidelined with broken finger

February 4, 2013 09:46
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has broken his little finger and will miss the Czech Republic's friendly against hosts Turkey in Manisa on Wednesday, national team head coach Michal Bilek said on Monday. "Petr is not flying with us," Bilek told reporters as the Czech team met in Prague, adding Cech had broken the finger during Chelsea's 3-2 Premier League defeat at Newcastle on Saturday. The 30-year-old Cech arrived in Prague but a scan showed a fracture.

UPDATE 1-Soccer-New Chelsea signing Ba could play on Saturday

January 4, 2013 12:21
(Adds Benitez quotes and team news) LONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Demba Ba could play for his new club Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie at Southampton after completing his transfer to Chelsea for an undisclosed fee on a 3-1/2-year contract. Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez said on Friday the former Newcastle striker, who is the joint third highest Premier League goal scorer this season, was eligible for the match and could play.
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