PRAGUE, Sept 15 (AFP) - Sparta Prague will be without injured midfield star Karel Poborsky for their Champions League match against Fenerbahce Istanbul, the club announced just hours ahead of Wednesday night's kick-off.
The 32-year-old Poborsky, who has 100 caps for his country, aggravated a recurring back injury during Tuesday's training session.
"Unfortunately Karel will not be available for the match as his state of health does not allow it," club spokeswoman Lenka Rakova said.
He will be replaced by Miroslav Baranek in Wednesday's match in Istanbul.