Euro 2020 analysis: Six groups, major contenders, one title
Updated On: 11 June, 2021 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
An analysis of the six groups at Euro 2020, beginning tonight, throws up multiple contenders, making it one of the closest continental competitions
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Group A: Turkey, Italy, Wales, Switzerland
Having failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Italy have a point to prove and their 27-match unbeaten streak is a good indication of their form. There are no big stars in the Italian line-up but manager Roberto Mancini has managed his resources brilliantly. However, Wales, with Gareth Bale in top form, are also worthy challengers for first place. Striker Burak Yilmaz is the man to watch out for in Turkey, while Switzerland will look to their promising goalkeeper Yann Sommer, to save the day more often than not.
Group B: Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Russia
Belgium’s famed Golden Generation with the likes of Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, Dries Mertens and Kevin De Bruyne should waltz into the pre-quarters as group toppers. However, it will be a close battle for the second spot between Denmark and Russia. Denmark’s super ’keeper Kasper Schmeichel is in top form, while Russia’s attacking midfielder Aleksandr Golovin will be a marked man. Finland must rely on their star goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky to be at his best.
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