Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Rosicky has been forced to leave the pitch before the half-time interval of his side's clash against Italy with a suspected muscle problem.

The Arsenal midfielder was replaced by Daniel Kolar for their World Cup Group C qualifier at the Juventus Stadium in Turin.

This will come as a blow for the visitors as Rosicky was their most potent threat from midfield, although they are 1-0 up against Italy at half time.

Rosicky will undergo medical tests over the coming days to determine the extent of his injury.