Czech Republic coach Karel Brueckner is remaining upbeat despite heading into their match against Ghana without strikers Milan Baros and Jan Koller.

"We will not have the ideal line-up but there is strength in this squad," Brueckner said.

Baros has a foot injury while Koller pulled a hamstring in their 3-0 win over USA.

The Czech coach will hope that Tomas Rosicky, who scored twice in that match can repeat his display against Ghana.

Brueckner will also require a disciplined showing from his side as Lokvenc, Rosicky, David Rozehnal and Zdenek Grygera are all one yellow card away from being suspended for their last group match against Italy.