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Czechs to face Wales complete with Kudela, Germany players
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Slavia Prague's Czech defender Ondrej Kudela. (AFP/MICHAL CIZEK )
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he Czech Republic will face Wales at full strength in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier, including defender Ondrej Kudela investigated by UEFA and Police Scotland over alleged racism, the Czech FA said Monday.
Kudela's Slavia Prague said last week he would skip the game in Cardiff over safety concerns following a racism row in the wake of the Europa League last-16 tie pitting Slavia against Glasgow Rangers.
Kudela drew racist abuse charges from Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara after making comments to him at the end of the game at Ibrox which Slavia won 2-0 to advance to the quarter-finals.
Slavia have denied the claims, filing instead a criminal complaint against Kamara who had allegedly attacked Kudela with his fists after the game.
"Ondrej is ready for tomorrow's game," Czech Football Association spokesman Petr Sedivy said on Twitter.
Glen Kamara's lawyer said last week Kudela would likely face police interrogation if he returns to Britain.
But Slavia said they were not worried about this as Kudela is co-operating with UEFA and Police Scotland.
Czech media cited a Slavia source as saying the club was worried some Rangers fans might travel to Wales seeking revenge.
Kudela played both opening qualifiers for the Czech Republic, the first being a 6-2 away thrashing of Estonia on March 24.
Wales have only managed one qualifier in Group E, suffering a 3-1 loss in Belgium.
