Vivianne Miedema has been ruled out of the Netherlands’ second Euro group stage match against Portugal after testing positive for Covid, with Switzerland dealing with an outbreak of illness ahead of their match with Sweden.
Sweden vs Switzerland: How will the stomach virus affect the Swiss?
Switzerland heads into their second group match with a team that has been ravaged by a stomach bug in recent days. They had to cancel training on Monday with eight players out due to illness.
The Swiss are expected to field a team against Sweden on Wednesday night, but head coach Nils Nielsen and his staff will have to manage their players.
speaking to UEFA.comhe said: “Some of them aren’t feeling well yet, so it’s very doubtful. But others weren’t hit that hard, so they might be ready for tomorrow.”
“It’s not an ideal situation at all, but we’re still preparing as best we can and making sure the girls have every chance to prepare theoretically. And then we have to see how much power we have in our legs to execute it.”
“With all these things, of course, it gets more difficult, but it’s not impossible. If we can put 11 players on the field, we can still beat them. It’s just that the chances of beating them are getting smaller and smaller if things don’t work out. “. Let’s not start going our way.
“If you’ve been really sick and haven’t been able to eat anything, you may not feel ready for this game. We can’t tell yet. Keeping my fingers crossed.”
Ramona Bachmann gave an insight into how Switzerland has prepared in recent days.
Ramona Bachmann also gave insight into how Switzerland has been preparing to try to contain a disease outbreak.
“Mainly inside, [she has been] in my room,” he added. UEFA.com. “We were isolated from each other, we weren’t allowed to train, we weren’t allowed to eat together, so we were served food in our rooms.
“To be honest, it was a bit boring. But that’s what you have to do to make sure you don’t spread it.”
“[Switzerland prepared] with videos, especially since we were not allowed to leave the room. So we had video calls and reviewed the videos like we normally do.”
Holland vs Portugal: Miedema out with Covid
Dutch striker Miedema tested positive for Covid and went into isolation ahead of their second European Championship group match against Portugal.
Miedema led the Netherlands to the title after scoring four goals in the 2017 edition, including a brace in the final. The 25-year-old has scored 94 goals in 112 international matches.
“Unfortunately, Vivianne Miedema has tested positive for COVID-19 and will therefore be isolated in the coming days,” the Dutch team announced on Tuesday. “When she no longer has symptoms and she tests negative, she will be able to rejoin the team.”
Sari van Veenendaal was injured in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Sweden
It’s another absentee headache for Mark Parsons and the Netherlands, who can no longer count on goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal for the remainder of the European Championships with a shoulder injury.
Daphne van Domselaar, 20, is expected to take her place as the Netherlands aim for their first win in defense of the title, entering the game as heavy favourites.
Head Coach Parsons said: “They’re going to be ready, they’re going to be very tough.
“Since I’ve been here, we’ve played in World Cup qualifying several times when you’d say: ‘Okay, the Netherlands should be favourites.’ Women’s football continues to rise and you have to respect everyone, you have to be very focused and on fire.
“Without complacency, we have to be at our best every moment.”
Despite being seen as the underdog, Portugal are on a five-game unbeaten run and showed great determination to come back from 2-0 down to take a point against Switzerland.
Diana Gomes sparked a Portugal comeback early in the second half
Head coach Francisco Neto said: “We need to start very focused on our work. At this level, mistakes will be punished.”
“Against experienced teams, used to these games, with players with great talent, we must be completely focused and try to nullify the attacking talent of the Netherlands.
“There is only one way to do it: to have the ball and keep it. That is our mission. We have been hitting above our weight for years. We have to be more united, better organized defensively and avoid losing the ball when we have it.” it’s.”
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Eurocopa 2022: The groups…
Group A: England, Austria, Norway, Northern Ireland
B Group: Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland
Group C: Netherlands, Sweden, Portugal, Switzerland
Group D: France, Italy, Belgium, Iceland
Eurocopa 2022: The calendar…
group stage
Wednesday July 6
Group A: England 1-0 Austria
Thursday July 7
Group A: Norway 4-1 Northern Ireland
friday july 8
B Group: Spain 4-1 Finland
B Group: Germany 4-0 Denmark
saturday july 9
Group C: Portugal 2-2 Switzerland
Group C: Netherlands 1-1 Sweden
sunday july 10
Group D: Belgium 1-1 Iceland
Group D: France 5-1 Italy
monday july 11
Group A: Austria 2-0 Northern Ireland
Group A: England 8-0 Norway
tuesday july 12
B Group: Denmark 1-0 Finland
Group B: Germany vs Spain – kick-off 8pm, London Community Stadium
Wednesday July 13
Group C: Sweden vs Switzerland – kick-off 5pm, Bramall Lane
Group C: Netherlands v Portugal – Kick-off 8pm, Leigh Sports Village
Thursday July 14
Group D: Italy vs Iceland – kick-off 5pm, Manchester City Academy Stadium
Group D: France vs Belgium – kick-off 8pm, New York Stadium
friday july 15
Group A: Northern Ireland v England – kick-off 8pm, St Mary’s
Group A: Austria vs Norway – kick-off 8pm, Brighton and Hove Community Stadium
saturday july 16
Group B: Finland vs Germany – kick-off 8pm, Stadium MK
Group B: Denmark vs Spain – kick-off 8pm, London Community Stadium
sunday july 17
Group C: Switzerland vs Netherlands – kick-off 5pm, Bramall Lane
Group C: Sweden vs Portugal – kick-off 5pm, Leigh Sports Village
monday july 18
Group D: Iceland vs France – kick-off 8pm, New York Stadium
Group D: Italy vs Belgium – kick-off 8pm, Manchester City Academy Stadium
knockout stage
Quarter finals
Wednesday July 20
Quarter Final 1: Winners Group A v Runners-up Group B – kick-off 8pm, Brighton and Hove Community Stadium
Thursday July 21
Quarter-final 2: Winners Group B v Runners-up Group A – kick-off 8pm, London Community Stadium
friday july 22
Quarter Final 3: Winners Group C v Runners-up Group D – kick-off 8pm, Leigh Sports Village
Quarterfinals 4: Winners Group D v Runners-up Group C – kick-off 8 pm, New York Stadium
semifinals
tuesday july 26
Semi-Final 1: Quarter-Final Winners 1 v Quarter-Final Winners 3 – kick-off 8pm, Bramall Lane
Wednesday July 27
Semi-Final 2: Quarter-Final Winners 2 v Quarter-Final Winners 4 – kick-off 8pm, Stadium MK
Final
sunday july 31
Semi-final winners 1 v Semi-final winners 2 – kick-off 5pm, Wembley