OneFootball
Phil Costa·19 June 2021
OneFootball
Phil Costa·19 June 2021
Group F is undoubtedly the spiciest group at Euro 2020 and it has another delicious treat for us on Saturday, as Portugal take on Germany in Munich.
After the defeat against France last week, Germany desperately need a good result here if they are to avoid crashing out in the group stages at the second successive major tournament.
The pressure Joachim Löw’s side are under combined with the threat Portugal pose could make for fascinating viewing.
The first goal in this game will be huge.
Search for ‘inevitable’ in the dictionary and what do you find: Ronaldo. He was poor against Hungary and still scored two goals – while breaking some European Championship history in the process.
Get this man away from right back and into midfield. Kimmich is too good and too influential for Germany, and he should be aiding their play from the centre instead of chasing wingers down the line.
Portugal (4-2-3-1): Rui Patrício; Semedo, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; Danilo, William Carvalho, Bruno; Bernardo, Jota, Ronaldo.
Germany (3-4-3): Neuer; Ginter, Hummels, Rüdiger; Kimmich, Gündogan, Kroos, Gosens; Müller, Havertz, Gnabry.