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Match Details

Date: 12 June, 2021

Time: 6:30 PM IST

Venue: Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan

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Preview

Wales are set to lock horns with Switzerland in their opening encounter of the European Championship on June 12, at Baku Olympic Stadium. The sides are part of a tricky Group A, featuring Turkey and Italy, which opened the Euro 2020, with Italy smashing the Burak Yilmaz –led side 3-0. In a group like this, every match could prove to be vital in deciding the final standings.

With two quality sides led by top managers, the two teams will look forward to advance to the knockout stages by registering a win, right from their first game of UEFA Euro 2020.

Team News

Wales

Robert Page will have a fully fit squad to choose from, as the team as reported no injuries.

Switzerland

Granit Xhaka-led Switzerland has an almost fit squad for their opening encounter; however there are doubts over the availability of Joe Morrell.

Key Players

Analysis

Wales head into the Euros after failing to win both of their international friendly matches that took place ahead of Euro 2020. The Bale-led side suffered a 3-0 defeat to defending World Cup champions France, with the second game ending up in a goalless draw against Albania. Having being knocked out in Euro 2016 semis, Wales would look forward to an even better campaign this year, under the guidance of Robert Page.

On the other hand, Switzerland came into the European Championship with a whopping 7-1 win against Liechtenstein and a 2-1 win against the USA in the international friendlies, continuing their phenomenal form with a seven-game unbeaten run. However, being a part of a competitive Group A with the likes of Turkey, Italy and Wales, Vladimir Petković’s men will have to go through a daunting challenge to make it to the knockout stage.

Team 1

Team 2

 

Probable Playing XI

Wales:

Ward; Mepham, Rodon, Davies; Roberts, Allen, Ampadu, Williams; Bale, Wilson, James

Switzerland:

Sommer; Elvedi, Akanji, Schar; Mbabu, Xhaka, Freuler, Rodriguez; Shaqiri; Gavranovic, Seferovic

Best 14

GK: Ward

Defenders: Elvedi, Akanji, Schar, Rodriguez, Davies

Midfielders: Xhaka, Shaqiri, Wilson, Freuler

Forwards: Gavranovic, Seferovic, Bale, James

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