Czech Republic boss Jaroslav Silhavy insists there won't be any lingering "animosity" with Scotland over the Rangers racism row.
Shamed Ondrej Kudela will miss the Euro 2020 clash with the Czech Republic after receiving a 10-game ban for whispering a vile slur to midfielder Glen Kamara during Slavia Prague's Europa League clash.
Silhavy had left a spot free in his 26-man squad ahead of Kudela's failed appeal over the ban but he will now miss out on the tournament.
However, the Czech boss was keen to put the vile comment to one side ahead of the Hampden showdown that opens their campaign.
When asked by The Associated Press if he expected there to be any animosity over the incident, he said: "I don’t believe there is any animosity.
"We don’t feel any animosity against Scotland and I believe everything on the pitch tomorrow will be fair play."
However, he insisted the game taking place in Mount Florida did give Steve Clarke 's side an advantage heading into their major finals return.
Silhavy added: “Of course it gives them the advantage.
“The home crowd is hungry for football, they haven’t got to the stadium for a long time.
“It’s going to be exciting for them and it’s going to motivate the Scottish team.
“The atmosphere is great for all of the players on the pitch but it will be an advantage for them.”
