Senderos sad he won't be facing off against Rosicky in Euro 2008 opener

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Rosicky pulled out of the tournament with a knee injury. The midfielder managed just three games since January having been plagued by a succession of hamstring injuries.

Disappointment: Senderos will not be facing his Arsenal team-mate Rosicky

Senderos said: "I obviously know Tomas really well from Arsenal and it's a real shame. We get on very well and we've been joking about this match for a long time.

"But even without him it's a tough game for us. We're in a tough group and this opening game will be important because it will define the rest of the competition for us. We can't afford to slip up."

Senderos expects a difficult opening encounter for the co-hosts against the Czechs, who include Chelsea keeper Petr Cech and Portsmouth striker Milan Baros. Hamburg's David Jarolim is expected to fill in for Rosicky in midfield.

Senderos has a point to prove after a frustrating season in which he was no longer a definite starter.

He said: "I will only get to play one European championship at home so I am going to try to make the most of it and help make it last as long as possible for the Swiss team. It is an incredible opportunity for the players to accomplish something big."