Tomas Rosicky profile
Name
Tomas Rosicky
Born
October 04, 1980
Prague, Czech Republic
Position
Midfielder
Squad Number
7
Previous Club(s)
CKD Kompensory
Sparta Prague
Borussia Dortmund
Joined Arsenal
May 23, 2006
Arsenal Debut
Dinamo Zagreb (a)
Champions League
August 09, 2006
Won 3-0
First Arsenal Goal
Hamburg (a)
Champions League
September 13, 2006
Won 2-1
Tomas is one of Arsenal's matchwinners. Unfortunately, the Czech star was unable to exert any influence in the second half of last season due to injury.
Tomas limped off after nine minutes of the FA Cup tie against Newcastle on January 26 at Emirates Stadium. Arsène Wenger described his injury as "not a serious one, but a strange one", but ultimately it ruled Tomas out of the rest of the campaign, Euro 2008 and the start of pre-season.
It was a pity for Tomas and Arsenal because, prior to that, he was showing exactly why Wenger had likened the Czech midfielder to another attacking No 7. Tomas' knack of popping up in the box to apply the finishing touch to a flowing Arsenal move is reminiscent of a certain Robert Pires.
Quick and skilful with a powerful shot and an eye for a pass, Tomas is mainly deployed on the left of midfield but is just as happy in a central position, a role he fills for his country.
Tomas made his international debut aged just 17 and represented his country at the 2000 and 2004 European Championships, plus the 2006 World Cup. He is one of Arsenal's most experienced players and his return this season can only enhance the Club's chances of silverware.
MY YEAR
May
Tomas took another vital step on his road to recovery during May when he took part in his first full training session since getting injured in January 2008. He spoke to Arsenal.com immediately after the session and said: “I am very happy to be back with the rest of the squad. I was a bit nervous I have to say. When you have been out for so long you don’t know what to expect. I did not know if I would still have the same sense of the game, the same understanding, as I had before. But it was great and I did everything with the team.”
April
On April 24, Arsene Wenger revealed that Tomas will not return this season. “Tomas Rosicky’s season is over,” the manager confirmed. “I had a secret hope he would come back but since he had a second setback at the beginning of April. I thought that’s too much.”
March
Tomas has fully recovered from the rare tendon injury that kept him out for over a year but the Czech star suffered a minor set-back in his rehabilitation. During an interview with Arsenal TV Online towards the end of the month Tomas stated that he was “boiling inside” to play again.
7. Tomas Rosicky - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2006-2007 | 22+4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3+1 | 2 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31+6 | 6 |
| 2007-2008 | 15+3 | 6 | 3+2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19+5 | 7 |
| Totals | 37+7 | 9 | 9+2 | 2 | 4+1 | 2 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50+11 | 13 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
Tomas Rosicky - News
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Tue, May 19, 2009
Study Support kids have a ball with Rosicky -
Thu, May 14, 2009
Rosicky - I was nervous before first session -
Thu, May 14, 2009
Rosicky returns to full first-team training -
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Rosicky’s return restricted by personal doubt -
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Wenger’s ‘secret hope’ dashed by Rosicky news -
Mon, Mar 30, 2009
Rosicky - The fans' support kept me going -
Fri, Mar 27, 2009
Rosicky - I am 'boiling inside' to play again -
Mon, Mar 16, 2009
Rosicky’s return delayed by two weeks -
Mon, Feb 23, 2009
Wenger - Give Rosicky time to find his form -
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Rosicky could return in just three weeks
