UEFA Euro 2024 is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Switzerland take on an impressive Germany side in a crucial clash at Deutsche Bank Park on Sunday. Germany have been impressive this month and have the upper hand in this game.
Germany currently top Group A in the UEFA Euro 2024 table and have been exceptional at the tournament. Die Mannschaft eased to a comfortable 2-0 scoreline against Hungary in their previous match and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
On the other hand, Switzerland is second in their group and has come through this year. The Swiss drew 1-1 with Scotland last week and will need to improve on that in this game.
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After a smooth start to the home final, Germany are unlikely to make many changes to the winning side this weekend. with boss Julian Nagelsmann aiming for continuity as the knockout rounds approach.
Ilkay Gundogan could even captain an unchanged XI in Frankfurt, joining Jamal Musial and Florian Wirtz and supporting Kai Havertz up front.
However, center-back pair Jonathan Tah and Antonio Rudiger are both on the bench – along with Stuttgart left-back Maximilian Mittelstadt and midfielder Robert Andrich – so Nagelsmann can consider such things.
Switzerland are set to name a similar side to the one that frustrated Scotland on Wednesday night, although Breel Embolo is nearing full fitness after a lengthy injury lay-off and could even start.
Xherdan Shaqiri, who was promoted from the bench and then scored a spectacular sixth major final, will be hoping to keep his place; However, Murat Yakin may opt for a more cautious approach against stronger opponents.
Veteran midfielder Denis Zakaria, meanwhile, has been struggling with a thigh injury but is now expected to rejoin the Swiss squad and take a place among the substitutes.
Switzerland’s possible starting lineup:
Sommer; Schar, Akanji, Rodriguez; Widmer, Xhaka, Freuler, Aebischer; Ndoye, Vargas; Embolo
Germany’s possible starting lineup:
Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Rudiger, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz; Havertz
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