Czechs to play Ghana without strikers

The Czech Republic have confirmed they will be without striker Milan Baroš as well as target man Jan Koller for their FIFA World Cup Group E game against Ghana on Saturday.

Baroš is still suffering the effects of a foot injury sustained in a pre-tournament friendly on 3 June and has been unable to complete any training sessions with Karel Brückner's squad despite painkilling medication.

Team doctor Petr Krejci said: "We are not able to say whether Baroš will be able to play in Germany. Koller could play in the last 16."

With Koller recovering after straining a hamstring in Monday's 3-0 win against the United States, the Czechs are short of striking options.