Line-ups announced for last 16 clash with Bergwijn included

Romania and the Netherlands face off in Munich this evening with a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 at stake.

Team News

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman makes three changes to the side that lost 3-2 Austria in their final group game.

Denzel Dumfries returns at right back with Lutsharel Geertruida dropping to the bench. Xavi Simons comes in for Joey Veerman in midfield while, in the biggest surprise, Steven Bergwijn starts on the right of a front three in place of Donyell Malen.

The Netherlands finished third in Group D.

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Romania topped Group E that also contained Belgium, Slovakia and Ukraine.

They make two changes with Vasile Mogos coming in for the suspended Nicusor Bancu at left-back and Dennis Man replacing Florinel Coman on the right wing.

 

 

Confirmed line-ups

Romania: Nita, Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Mogos, Marius Marin, Man, Razvan Marin, Stanciu, Hagi, Dragus

Netherlands: Verbruggen, Dumfries, de Vrij, van Dijk, Ake, Schouten, Reijnders, Simons, Bergwijn, Gakpo, Depay

What they said

Romania coach Edward Iordănescu said: “This is going to be a now-or-never match – one you might play once in a lifetime. If the group react to it as they have prepared then this team might really decide their fate today. This is their chance to change their destiny and prove they can give all they’ve got on the pitch.

“When millions of Romanians sing the national anthem at the same time as our players, they should pay attention to a specific lyric: ‘Now or never, create another destiny for yourself.’ When you play for history, you should give everything. We need to give all to obtain everything, which would mean qualifying for the quarter-finals. We need to put everything and beyond out on the pitch to win.”

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said: “We are a proud nation. We like to win and play good…

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Author : Jon Fisher

Publish date : 2024-07-02 15:14:43

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