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Confusion mounts as Czech Republic v Scotland will now go ahead as planned according to UEFA

Confusion is growing over the fate of Scotland's upcoming Nations League match against Czech Republic.

The Czechs said on Friday evening that they had sent their players home and their squad had been disbanded due to COVID-19 fears. Monday evening's game against Scotland therefore wouldn't be going ahead.

Scotland issued a statement a short time later saying that they weren't notified of any plans to cancel the match, and now UEFA have said that the match will go ahead as planned.

The Czech Republic earlier said: "Although the Czech national team defeated Slovakia 3-1 on Friday, the second match in Olomouc against Scotland  will not take place in September.

"The international break is over, the squad has been disbanded.

"The reason is a conflict between the assigned medical professional and the head of the Czech FA.

"There is great concern that the virus could spread further. The match with Scotland will not take place on Monday."

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