Czechs name debutants and veterans in new squad after COVID-19 fears


PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic on Sunday named a makeshift squad of newcomers and veterans for their Nations League match against Scotland on Monday after the team that beat Slovakia on Friday were stood down due to coronavirus concerns.

The Czechs originally sought to call off the Scotland match, after a second team staff member tested positive for the new coronavirus.

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