Job by Théo Neufond June 19, 2024
Euro 2024 in Germany has started and the Premier League is the most represented championship in the continental competition. No fewer than 96 players from the English top division are present at the Euro. Focus on the matches involving Premier League players not to be missed during this 2nd day of the group stage.
96 players, 21 nations out of 24 provided, the Premier League is widely represented at Euro 2024 in Germany. After a first day full of surprises and goals (34 goals), it’s time for the 2nd day of the group stage. Between shocks involving several players from the English championship and focus on an element of the Premier League, here are the 5 matches not to be missed.
Germany/Hungary: Kai Havertz scores again?
First good meeting of this 2nd day of the group stage, Germany of Kai Havertz and opposes Hungary of Dominik Szoboszlai. A duel of great players from the Big 6. One at Arsenal who has already scored with the Mannschaft in the opening match against Scotland (5-1 victory). The other had more difficulty in Hungary’s 3-1 defeat against Switzerland. Author of a very good season with Arsenal, with 13 goals scored in the Premier League, Havertz can continue against Hungary to take his nation to the 1/8 finals, at the Stuttgart Arena.
Spain/Italy: BIG 6 reunion
It is undoubtedly THE shock of this 2nd day of the group stage. After a clear and flawless victory for La Roja over Croatia (3-0), Rodri (Man City), Cucurella (Chelsea) and Raya (Arsenal) will face Italy’s Jorginho (Cheslea) and Vicario (Tottenham). ). An opposition of players from the Big 6 which promises to be thrilling and decisive for the outcome of this group B of Euro 2024. The meeting will take place this Thursday, June 20, just after another spectacular display: Denmark / England.
Denmark/England: a real Premier League match
Great opposition between the Three Lions and the Rouge et Blanc, the two nations which most represent the Premier League. Only 2 English players do not come from the championship: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Harry Kane (Bayern Munich). With a total of 35 players playing in the English championship, the latter will have the opportunity to shine in a decisive match. In the event of a victory over Denmark, England can already qualify for the round of 16 in the event of a draw between Slovenia and Serbia. Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer and Declan Rice on one side.
Christian Eriksen and Rasmus Hojlund on the other. A clash of the titans will take place this Thursday, June 20 at the Frankfurt Arena.
France/Netherlands: fourteen great defenders
The two favorite teams from Group D, who also occupy the first two places, face each other this Friday, June 21 at the Leipzig Stadium. One thing is certain, it will be a very good opposition, especially in a distance clash between great Premier League defenders! On one side, William Saliba (Arsenal) and Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), on the other Nathan Aké (Man City) and Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool). The attackers of each team have been warned, the last ramparts of the three best defenses in the championship will be present.
Belgium/Romania: De Bruyne, Doku, Trossard, Castagne… Catching up
Facing Romania who dominated the debates against Ukraine (3-0 victory), the Red Devils of Kevin De Bruyne (Man City), Jeremy Doku (Man City), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) and Timothy Castagne ( Fulham) must do better after a poor performance against Slovakia (1-0 defeat). The match will take place on Saturday June 22 at the Cologne Stadium, and, in the event of a defeat, Belgium could be in a very poor position for qualification for the round of 16 of Euro 2024.
