Euro 2008

By Sonia Oxley

INNSBRUCK, June 9 (Reuters) - Czech Republic will make changes to their attacking line-up on Wednesday to face Portugal in their next Euro 2008 Group A match, coach Karel Brueckner said on Monday.

After a less-than-impressive 1-0 win over tournament co-hosts Switzerland on Saturday, where the midfield struggled to feed balls to striker Jan Koller, a shake-up seemed likely ahead of the match with the group favourites.

Brueckner usually keeps his cards close to his chest regarding tactics and line-ups so it was a little surprising that he commented on his plans.

"In all likelihood there will be some sort of change there," Brueckner was quoted as saying on the Czech FA Web site (www.fotbal.cz) in response to a question about his plans for the attack.

Few if any observers, however, were suggesting on Monday that all-time leading scorer Koller would be a victim of the changes.

Brueckner did say that he would not be changing the set-up at the back where the reliable quartet of Zdenek Grygera, Marek Jankulovski, captain Tomas Ujfalusi and David Rozehnal -- backed up by goalkeeper Petr Cech -- looked solid against the Swiss.

One of those who could find themselves in the starting line-up is Marek Matejovsky, who could step into the playmaking role that David Jarolim was ineffective in on Saturday.

The 26-year-old was an unused substitute in the previous match but said on Monday: "Of course I'd love to play."

Another option would be to bring in Euro 2004 top scorer Milan Baros, who has been struggling for form but has a healthy record of 31 goals in 64 appearances for his country.

He has been used in a supporting role on the left behind Koller in the past.

Saturday's goalscorer Vaclav Sverkos could also claim a place, although he lacks experience with just three caps.

Libor Sionko, the best in a lacklustre midfield on Saturday, seems likely to keep his place on the right wing.