Van Dijk and Depay lead the Netherlands squad against Austria in Euro 2024

Ronald Koeman announced as coach Netherlands national team About the official formation of the mills facing his counterpart Austria national team In a strong battle, the two teams gathered at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, at seven in the evening, as part of the matches of the third round of the group stage of the tournament European Nations Cup Euro 2024, which is hosted by Germany until next July 14.

Formation of the Netherlands national team against Austria

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

Defence line: De Vrij, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake, Gertruida

Midfield: Schouten, Reynders, Firman

Attacking line: Memphis Depay, Cody Jacobo, Malen

Formation of the Netherlands against Austria
Formation of the Netherlands against Austria

Netherlands vs Austria

The Netherlands leads the group with 4 points, ahead of France on goal difference, while Austria comes in third place with 3 points, after recovering from its 1-0 loss to France to defeat Poland 3-1 after a wonderful performance.

Poland’s second defeat in two matches ensured they were unable to qualify, leaving Austria, the Netherlands and France to compete for the top two places, with one of them possibly being among the top four third-placed teams, which would also send them to the round of 16.

If Austria draws with the Netherlands and France loses to Poland, Austria will occupy third place in the group due to its direct confrontations record with France, which gives it every incentive to win in Berlin on Tuesday.

UEFA Euro 2024 system

24 teams participate in the European Championship, including Germany, the host of the tournament. These teams are divided into 6 groups, and each group includes 4 teams.

The first and second placed teams qualify directly to the round of 16, then the best 4 third placed teams advance according to the number of points, then goal difference, then goals scored, then resorting to fair play. After that, the round of 16 will be held in a knockout system, as well as the quarter-finals and semi-finals, and the final match will be held on July 14, 2024.

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