In some sad performances, still awaiting their appearances as the group stage draws to a close, John McGinn and Dominik Szoboszlaithe two most talented players in Scotland and Hungaryhoping to take a step forward to push their teams towards the round of 16 in a rivalry marked by the need of both teams.
So far, both players have been overlooked. neither McGinn or Szoboszlai They had lucky performances and their teams were unable to match the repertoire they offered almost every weekend in Aston Villathe first, and in Liverpool, the second. They have one more chance, maybe their last, not to leave Germany with the bitter taste of inconsequentiality.
McGinnin Scotlandit is important. Yes McTominay is the heart, McGinn It has a quality that seems to be hidden somewhere you have yet to find. His trainer, Steve Clark, hoping that he will pull out the magic wand once and for all so that his team can add three points where they are likely to qualify for the round of 16 for the first time in their history. In his three previous attempts (Sweden 1992, England 1996 and Europe 2020), did not pass the first stage.
Now, after losing 5-1 in their debut match Germany and draw 1-1 in Switzerlandthere is only one point in his locker and the confrontation with Hungary it is key. A draw is useless, only victory will guarantee access to the next round. AND McGeedefinitely missing the battle, must take a step forward to improve the performance of a team that is in emergencies.
Clarke, in any case, in addition to McGee You will have other weapons to achieve victory. The quality and leadership of McTominaythe author of the only championship goal for Scotland, is undisputed. Andy Robertson He still has something to say. And up, Che Adamsinjured replacement Lyndon Dykes, the attacking midfielder who missed the Euro Cup through injury, also did not feature.
However, the technician Scotland He lost another of his best men for the entire tournament, Kieran Tierney, who injured his hamstring in the match against Switzerland. The Arsenal left back, adapted as a center back for his team, left the tournament and could not return. Your replacement is Scott McKennawhile Anthony Ralston will return to play at the sanctioned venue Ryan Porteuswho will complete his last match without playing after a hard tackle he gave Ilkay Gundogan in the first game.
Hungary is still in a worse situation than Scotland. Switzerland and Germany lost, they have no points. He needs to win and hopes for a miracle to become one of the four best third parties. With three points, it will be difficult to reach the round of 16, but the Hungarian team did not throw in the towel. At least, they want to say goodbye to European Cup with success.
And to achieve this, Szoboszlai has a lot to say. Their competition, so far, is inconclusive. Much more is expected from the talented players of Liverpool, the youngest captain in Euro Cup history at just 23 years old. Perhaps, too much responsibility rested on his shoulders, but the truth is that he did not perform well in either of the two matches that Hungary lost.
The mood of the Hungarian team was perfectly reflected by the midfielder Adam Nagy. Everyone knows the difficulty of reaching the next stage: “We have to beat the Scots and then wait for the football gods to help us get through the group despite two defeats,” said the Spezia player.
That’s the reality of Hungariana, currently shrouded in pessimism after these two defeats but hopeful of successfully carrying out a truly complex task. His coach, Marco Rossi, has all his players available except Loïc Nego and Botond Balogh. Both are doubtful to face Scotland. In the case of the former, if he does not arrive in time, the right back will be occupied by Bendegúz Bolla.
Possible lineups:
Scotland: Gunn; Ralston, Hendry, Hanley, McKenna, Robertson; McTominay, McGregor, Gilmour, McGinn; and Adams.
Hungary: Goulash; Bolla, Fiola, Orban, Szalai, Kerkez; Sallai, Nagi, Schafer, Szoboszlai; and Varga
Referee: Facundo Tello (Argentina)
stadium: Stuttgart Arena.
Time: 21:00
Source: La Verdad
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