Poland vs Netherlands Predicted Lineups: Likely XI for both teams

Here are our predicted lineups for the European Championships Group C match between Poland and the Netherlands from the Volksparkstadion

 
6:15am on Sunday 16th June 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

There's an intriguing Euros clash at the Volksparkstadion on Sunday as Poland battle the Netherlands.

Both Michal Probierz and Ronald Koeman have major selection issues heading into this one, so let's see how their respective squads are shaping up.

Poland Team News

Unfortunately for Poland, they will be without talisman Robert Lewandowski at least for the opening match after he hurt his thigh. He faces a battle to feature in the next game versus Austria.

Krzysztof Piatek, Adam Buksa or Karol Swiderski are options to replace him as the starting striker.

Matty Cash and Arkadiusz Milik well not feature in the tournament due to injury.

Key player - Poland

With Lewandowski out of the picture, Piotr Zielinski will need to step up for Poland.

30 yrs - M (C) - Napoli
75
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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1938
Played matches
28
3
2
Shots P90
1.21
Shots On target P90
0.42
Successful passing %
88%
Final third passes P90
19.64

Netherlands Team News

Ronald Koeman has had to deal with a number of high-profile injuries to key players recently. Within the last week, he has lost Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners, neither of whom will play any part in the tournament.

Brian Brobbey has suffered a hamstring injury which has ruled him out of the opener.

Koeman has called up Ian Maatsen and Joshua Zirkzee as replacements for his injured players.

Key player - Netherlands

Is Virgil van Dijk the Netherlands' only world-class player...?

32 yrs - D (C) - Liverpool
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Played matches
36
Touches P90
92.55
Tackles Won P90
0.65
Duels won P90
5.52
Clearances P90
4.02
Successful passing %
91%
Final third passes P90
10.42

Poland vs Netherlands lineups

Poland (3-4-2-1): Szczesny; Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior; Frankowski, Moder, Slisz, Zalewski; Zielinski, Urbanski; Buksa

Netherlands (4-3-2-1): Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Reijnders, Schouten, Veerman; Simons, Gakpo; Depay

For all of the analysis of the match as it happens live, check out our Preview and Live Update page for the game.

FAQs

What was the score the last time Poland played the Netherlands? In September of 2022, the Netherlands defeated Poland 2-0 away in the Nations League.

What time does the match kick-off? The game commences at 1400 GMT.

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