Petr Cech is to miss the Czech Republic's qualifier against Slovenia after injuring a thigh during the defeat to Poland.

A statement on the Czech federation website said: "There is not enough time until the next match (on Wednesday) for him to be 100% fit."

News of Cech's absence is a blow for the Czechs who must beat Slovenia if they are to kick-start their qualifying campaign.

Petr Rada's side have taken just one point from their two matches in Group Three following the 2-1 setback to the Poles in Chorzow.