Wary of potential threat posed by player Arshavin, Rosicky cautions.
The Czech Republic is set to face a formidable challenge in the Euro 2012 tournament, as they prepare to take on Russia in their opening Group A match. Czech captain Tomas Rosicky has identified Andrey Arshavin as a significant threat for the Russian team.
Rosicky, a midfielder for the Czech Republic, played alongside Arshavin at Arsenal and has firsthand experience of the Russian player's skills. Speaking to UEFA.com ahead of the encounter, Rosicky expressed his admiration for Arshavin, calling him a great player.
Rosicky believes that Arshavin will pose a significant danger to the Czech Republic in Euro 2012. The Czech captain considers Russia as the favorites to top Group A in Euro 2012, due in part to their experienced team and the quality of football they play.
Arshavin, a retired Russian professional footballer, is renowned for his attacking midfield and winger roles. He gained international acclaim for his performances at Euro 2008, which secured his transfer to Arsenal and moments of brilliance such as scoring four goals in a Premier League match against Liverpool.
However, during Euro 2012, Arshavin played all three group stage matches for Russia but was unable to prevent the team from being eliminated in the group stage. An incident after the last group game against Greece resulted in Arshavin being banned from Russian football.
Despite this, Rosicky does not express any doubts about Russia's toughness as opponents in Euro 2012. He believes that the group stage matches in Euro 2012, including their encounter with Russia, will be evenly matched.
In summary, Tomas Rosicky has identified Andrey Arshavin as a key player to watch in Euro 2012 and a significant threat to the Czech Republic in their opening match against Russia. The Czech captain's comments highlight the high level of anticipation surrounding the Group A match and the challenges that lie ahead for both teams.
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