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
October
Tomas continued his injury rehabilitation from injury throughout October although his manager revealed that it could be 2009 until Arsenal fans get to see the Czech midfielder in action again. “He should be back after Christmas,” said Wenger.
August
Tomas spent the month stepping up his recovery from injury. on August 6, Arsene Wenger said: “The situation is positive. We believe Tomas could be available in September”.
April
As expected, Tomas was ruled out for the remainder of the season, following an injury suffered in January.
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, Nov 11, 2008
Rosicky undergoes routine surgery in Germany -
Fri, Sep 26, 2008
Wenger - We are speechless about Rosicky -
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
Wenger - Why Rosicky return has been delayed -
Tue, Aug 19, 2008
Rosicky - We win as a team and lose as a team -
Wed, Aug 6, 2008
Wenger positive about Rosicky and Eduardo -
Mon, Jul 21, 2008
Wenger looking for a maximum of two players -
Tue, Jul 15, 2008
Two Years On: Emirates - the best of 2007/08 -
Wed, Jul 9, 2008
PSV Eindhoven 1-0 Arsenal: Match Report -
Wed, Jul 9, 2008
Arsenal 3-1 Hamburg: Match Report -
Wed, Jul 9, 2008
Arsenal 0-0 CSKA Moscow: Match Report
