Sparta travel to Malmo without Holek but Krejčí is ready for Champions League qualifier

Sparta Prague will have to play a Champions League game against Malmo on Wednesday without central defender Mario Holek, who has an ankle problem. However, midfielder Ladislav Krejčí has recovered from injury and travelled to Sweden with the squad for the second leg of the third qualifying round tie. Sparta lead 4:2 from the first leg. If they overcome Malmo, they face one more qualifying round for the lucrative competition.

Author: Ian Willoughby