Rosicky admits injury fear

The Czech international is close to returning to action after 14 months on the sidelines with a knee injury.

Rosicky said: “It’s been a very difficult time.

“When you have two operations and are still in constant pain for almost a year, of course I thought I would never play again.

“I had so many scans and saw so many doctors around Europe.

“But now, at last, I know the knee is all right and I will soon play again. And that is such a good feeling.”