Duo sidelined by Slavia after derby included in World Cup preliminary selection

Two players sidelined by Slavia Prague after a match against Sparta Prague that ended in turmoil have been included in the preliminary selection for Czechia’s World Cup squad. David Douděra and Tomáš Chorý were dropped from Slavia’s squad after being sent off in Saturday’s derby and have been told to find new clubs.

The Czech FA had to register the 54-man selection by Monday. The actual squad to go to the World Cup in North America will include 26 players, including three goalkeepers.