Soccer-Czech Republic trio sent home on eve of vital Euro qualifier

Soccer Football - Euro 2024 Qualifier - Group E - Albania v Czech Republic - Air Albania Stadium, Tirana, Albania - October 12, 2023 Czech Republic's Jakub Brabec in action REUTERS/Florion Goga/ File Photo

(Reuters) - The Czech Republic have expelled three players from their squad a day before they take on Moldova in a decisive Euro 2024 qualifier, the Czech Football Association (FACR) said on Sunday.

The Czechs drew 1-1 away to Poland on Friday in their Group E qualifier which leaves them in second place, and must avoid defeat at home to Moldova on Monday to secure automatic qualification to the Euro finals.