Euro 2021: Analysis of all teams

Posted by Md Khann on April 28th, 2021

We break down in-depth how all the national teams arrive at Euro 2020, what their main arguments are and who starts as favorites. The Euro 2021 will bring together the elite of continental football from June 11 to July 11 in a competition where every game will be important and the margin of error will be minimal. One of the most evenly matched events in this category in history is assumed, with 24 teams of which the only one may remain at the end and who will seek to emerge unscathed from the screens that will involve the group phase and then the knockout rounds.

A few months after the start of the competition, there are already 24 classified. They correspond to those who have earned their presence thanks to the good results in the qualifiers and, among them, are the great favorites for the title.

EUROCUP SELECTIONS

Next, we analyze each of the national teams in detail, pointing out their strengths, star players, and how they got their place in Euro 2021.

EUROCUP - GERMANY

The failure of the last World Cup has prompted Joachim Low to lead a generational relay that has claimed its first victims. The Teutonic coach has already confirmed that Hummels, Müller, and Boateng will not be called up, giving way to a new generation of footballers who will give fresh air to a team where experience will be represented in Neuer, Kroos, and Reus. Its defensive potential is what arouses certain suspicions, but it is a team full of talent and with players of a very different cut from the German classic. Sané, Kimmich, Goretzka, and Werner suggest a fast game with a lot of touches with which Germany has made an almost flawless qualifying phase (7 wins and 1 loss).

EUROCUP - AUSTRIA

It has not been easy for the Central European team to reap a place by finishing second in their qualifying group, with six wins, one draw, and three losses, behind Poland. David Alaba remains the most recognizable player on a selection that thrives on multiple RB Salzburg players at its spine. Framing in Group C, their aspiration should be to reach a round of 16 that would justify all the effort made.

EUROCUP - BELGIUM

Impeccable. This has been the qualifying phase of a team that has been warning of its potential for years and that seems to have reached maturity. Now or never. That is the feeling that invades a squad with very outstanding players on all lines. Courtois, Kompany, Witsel, De Bryune, Hazard, and Lukaku make up the axis from which everything turns, with secondaries that complement perfectly and manage to practice a very promising total football.

EUROCUP - CROATIA

Five wins, two draws, and one loss (against Hungary) have seasoned the Balkan team's passage through a qualifying phase in which they have been comfortable. They are one of the oldest teams in the tournament and whose greatest potential lies in a fearsome midfield, with Kovacic, Rakitic, and the magic of Modric. The role that the young Halilovic can play as well as the efficiency above a Perisic and Petkovic, in which all the protagonism will fall after the withdrawal of Mandzukic from the national team, will mark the success or failure of a team that must opt ​​for the maximum.

EUROCUP - DENMARK

The magnificent role played in the World Cup is the best endorsement of a team that had some doubts in the qualifying phase, passing second with four wins and four draws, behind Switzerland. It is a team very dependent on what Eriksen can do in the creation of the game, which surrounds itself with a very close collective and in which the capacity for work and sacrifice is non-negotiable. Their deficit may be to have a more renowned striker, although they should have no problem going to the round of 16. You may also be interested in EM 2021 Top-Wettquoten

EUROCUP - SCOTLAND

The road to Euro 2021 has not been easy for the Scotland team who had to undertake the final sprint to win the play-off place, to later suffer and win their two games on penalties. From the hand of Steve Clarke, they have managed to create a solid team whose base is a defense of 3 that has worked very well. Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson is the most prominent footballer in the Scottish squad, although his role in the national team is a bit more offensive than usual. Scotland will seek to get around the Euro group stage for the first time in their history, although they have had to face a rather difficult group.

EUROCUP - SLOVAKIA

The Slovak national team managed to have a very good qualifying stage, competing for side by side with the other teams in the group and remaining just one point behind the second direct qualifying place. The Slovak team knows that getting through the group stage will not be easy, Marek Hamsik is one of the most outstanding players, despite the fact that he no longer plays in Europe. In addition, they have in Milan Skriniar a benchmark in defense, a whole wall for their opponents. This is only Slovakia's second participation in a European Championship since former Czechoslovakia was dissolved.

EUROCUP - SPAIN

The draws achieved in Sweden and Norway should not obscure a very notable qualifying phase on the part of the Iberian team. A team is full of talent with a clear scheme, such as the combinatorial game. The winning trend seems to have been lost, but protected by a great goal (De Gea or Kepa), Ramos' experience in defense, Busquet's solvency, and Isco's talent should be sufficient guarantees to be a candidate for glory.

EUROCUP - FINLAND

The Scandinavian team has surprised locals and strangers with an excellent qualifying phase in which they have beaten important teams like Greece and Bosnia & Herzegovina. They are very well overlooked, they are tactically ordered and they play the counter-attack with mastery. Pukki has emerged as a top scorer, with ten both in qualifying, and his efficiency upfront will depend on the Finns' chances of coming out alive in the first round.

EUROCUP - FRANCE

The bad feelings experienced against Turkey in the qualifying phase, as well as being framed in the group of death in the final phase, generate certain doubts in the French countryside. It is not easy to internalize a world title, although the potential of the French team is infinite. His game is not particularly brilliant, but it is tremendously effective. Pogba, Mbappé, and Griezmann should provide the necessary imbalance to defeat great rivals.

EURO - WALES

Bale, Bale, and then Bale. Those are the arguments that Wales uses to dream of a great performance at this event. They suffered the unspeakable in the qualifying phase to beat Slovakia and Hungary. They need defensive solidity and good performances from Allen and Ramsey, the necessary complements both in defensive balance and in-game creation so that Gareth can fly. If the Madridista is inspired, they can hurt anyone, having a firm argument in set pieces.

EUROCUP - NETHERLANDS

An illusionary selection full of youth and nurtured by a generation of players emerged from the Ajax factory that promises strong emotions. They fell to Germany in a vibrant game and drew against Northern Ireland, the only blots in their qualifying round. They have an affordable group to do well and there is a hunger for glory in the Netherlands. Colleen, De Light, De Jong, and Depay are the most outstanding players in a team that play very attractive and effective football.

EUROCUP - HUNGARY

The Hungarian team reached the last qualifying day as second in the group, which guaranteed direct access. However, a setback against Wales and a simultaneous victory for Slovakia condemned him to play the play-off. It seemed that Iceland had a guaranteed ticket, but the Hungarians managed to turn the scoreboard in the last 4 minutes of the match and have achieved the quota for this appointment. Dominik Szoboszlai is the star of this team, he is barely 20 years old and has become a sensation in his team, so much so that he was the architect of the final blow that would consummate the comeback and the qualification of Hungary to the European Championship.

EUROCUP - ENGLAND

The defeat against the Czech Republic does not overshadow the magnificent feelings that the English team has shown, determined to continue growing and win a great title again. Trippier and Walker give depth on the wings to a team that opens the field a lot, with other footballers such as Alli, Chamberlain, or Lingard. The solidity in the core of Henderson seems key for Sancho, Rashford, Sterling to create magic in the three quarters. Kane's effectiveness will be vital to his aspirations.

EUROCUP - ITALY

Full of victories in the qualifying phase that returns the illusion to a team with pride wounded by their absence in the World Cup. The defensive framework and rapport between the lines must ensure solidity for a team that will do everything. Maybe their football is not the brightest, but if Verratti is at a good level and they get the front line to be effective, with Immobile and Insigne as great arguments, they could give a lot to talk about.

EUROCUP - NORTH MACEDONIA

They fought until the end to gain a place in the play-off and later managed to get around it to qualify for this instance. The experience of Goran Pandev and Ilija Nestorovski is shown as one of the strongest arguments of this team that will have to face a rather complicated group. Goran Pandev, at 37 years old, is shown as the clear reference of this team that for the first time attends a continental event and who hopes to have the opportunity to transcend the group stage to continue making history. EM 2021 wetten

EUROCUP - POLAND

Great qualifying phase for a team that seemed to be back. His football is simple, not very showy, but very effective, although in big events a scheme as simple as defending with everything and looking for counterattacks and flashes of a star like Lewandowski is more complex than succeeding. They need speed in the circulation and someone who overflows on the band. Grosicki is usually an important player in this task of getting balls to the Bayern forward.

EUROCUP - PORTUGAL

Very improvable feelings of the current European champion in the qualifying phase, where they had to suffer until the end to certify their pass. Cristiano Ronaldo has lost some freshness and the absolute dependence on him makes Portugal a somewhat weaker team than expected in a champion. If the Juventus player is inspired they will be capable of everything, but they will need contributions from Moutinho and Guedes in the creation.

EUROCUP - CZECH REPUBLIC

A good image was offered by the Central Europeans in the qualifying phase, with only three defeats and an exciting victory against England. In the absence of a star player, they base their game on the power of the collective and the tactical order. Schick has emerged as an effective scorer for a team that takes advantage of every set piece to create danger.

EUROCUP - RUSSIA

Good level in the qualifying phase and a great image offered in the World Cup that they organized. Golovin should regain his best football and Cherysev's speed on the wing has to be somewhat unbalanced. His power from set-pieces, with Dzyuba as a great reference above, endow the Russian team with a not inconsiderable danger. Anything that is not reaching the round of 16 would be a huge failure.

EUROCUP - SWEDEN

Scandinavian football of a lifetime. Speed, intensity, defensive strength, good counterattacks and effectiveness from set-pieces. They are the ingredients of a recipe that acquires a special touch with the quality of Claesson and Quaison. Upstairs, they embrace Isak's fledgling talent complemented by Berg's expertise. Interesting equipment that can surprise anyone.

EUROCUP - SWITZERLAND

They grow up in the big events and are part of that middle class of European football capable of giving a dislike to anyone when they are inspired. Shakira will continue to play a decisive role in a team in which Xhaka will be the helm and Seferovic and Itten are the benchmarks above.

EUROCUP - TURKEY

They still lack that spark and that competitive gene that is needed on these dates. The selection looks with a certain lack of cohesion, something fatal against large rivals. They have had good results in the qualifying phase and have in Unal and Tosun their great arguments in the attack.

EUROCUP - UKRAINE

Surprising winner of his group in the qualifying phase, beating Portugal, and his ability to play good football. They are the guarantees of a solid team defensively and in which Konoplyanka is at the helm. The young Tsygankov is very exciting and the power above Yaremchuk has been decisive in the placid walk of the Ukrainians. They will have to raise their level if they want to qualify for something important in this competition.