In the French team’s pool, the two other nations face each other this Sunday. Without Lewandowski, Poland intends to endanger the Netherlands who want to start Euro 2024 strong.
In Group D, Poland and the Netherlands face each other this Sunday afternoon before the Blues’ match Monday evening against Austria.
The missing X factor
Future opponent of the French team in Group D, Poland begins its Euro 2024 this Sunday afternoon against the Netherlands. For this start of the competition, Michal Probierz will have to do without his usual star and captain, Robert Lewandowski. Hit in the thigh during a preparation match against Turkey, the striker is out of this first meeting. At a press conference, the coach preferred to put the absence of his flagship player into perspective: “Most coaches have to do without Lewandowski… This is my third match without him”. The FC Barcelona player will nevertheless be on the bench: “We must little by little change generations in this team, not look back, continue to progress. Lewandowski will be on the bench and his presence with us will be very important”.
Along with the Netherlands, Austria and France, Michal Probierz believes that Poland has inherited “from a difficult group, with two favorites for the final victory and one of the revelations of recent months.” “We have to approach these matches in a calm manner, be very organized. The last match against France will be crucial to qualify”he added.
The Netherlands want to hit hard
For its entry into the running, the Netherlands wants to send a message to the competition. After a quarter-final at the last World Cup, the Oranje want to build on this result and start the European Championship well against a weakened Poland. For this, Ronald Koeman will be able to rely on his solid defense composed of Virgil Van Dijk and Mathijs De Ligt. On the attacking front, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay and Xavi Simons should give rhythm to the Dutch offensives. At a press conference, the Oranje coach confided that he was among the nations contending for final victory: “We are one of the strong nations. There is not a big favorite, maybe France a little more than the others, because they have the experience, they have won tournaments, but that’s okay be a very open struggle”.
What time does Poland – Netherlands start?
Euro 2024 match between Poland and Netherlands set to kick off Sunday June 16 at 3:00 p.m. at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg (Germany). The Portuguese Artur Soares Dias will be the referee.
On which channel to watch Poland – Netherlands?
Holder of the TV rights for the European championship, BeIn Sports 1 will broadcast the poster between Poland and the Oranje.
How to follow Poland – Netherlands in streaming?
If you want to watch the Euro 2024 match between the Poles and the Dutch on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to subscribe to MyCanal or on the site Bein Sports.
What are the probable line-ups for Poland – Netherlands?
Poland: Szczesny (L) – Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior – Frankowski, Szymanski, Sliz, Zielinski, Zalewski – Piatek, Urbanski.
The Netherlands : Verbruggen (G) – Dumfries, De Ligt, Van Dijk, Aké – Reijnders, Wijnaldum, Veerman – Simons, Depay, Gakpo.
What are the predictions for Poland – Netherlands?
- Betclic: Poland: 6.00 / Draw: 4.10 / Netherlands: 1.55
- Bwin: Poland: 5.00 / Draw: 3.50 / Netherlands: 1.42
- NetBet: Poland: 4.70 / Draw: 3.75 / Netherlands: 1.58
- Unibet: Poland: 6.30 / Draw: 4.30 / Netherlands: 1.54