The busy Euro Championship started a day ago. On the opening day itself, host Germasi overwhelmed the opponents. Beat Scotland 5-1. High voltage match on the second day. Two of the best nations in the world, former world champions Spain and former World Cup finalists Croatia, are facing off. Bangladesh time at 10:00 pm at Berlin's Olympiastadion, these two countries, one of the best in the world, are facing each other. Spain's golden generation may no longer exist.
Without Xavi, Iniesta, David Villa, Sergio Busquets, Razard Pique or Sergio Ramos, coach De La Fuente has a host of young stars at his disposal. On the other hand, many of Luka Modric's golden generation are in the current squad.
On the same day, Italy, the current champion of Euro, will enter the field today. Azzurri's opponents are Albania. The four-time world champions will enter the field at 1 pm Bangladesh time. Hungary will face Switzerland in today's match at 7 pm.
In this year's Euro, the group of death is called 'B' group. Where two former world champions Italy, Spain are with former World Cup finalist Croatia. Albania is no less. They are also very powerful countries. So, it is certain that one or two of the favorites will be eliminated before the second round. 21-year-old Pedri is going to be one of Spain coach Luis de la Fuente's weapons against Croatia. He has been out of form for a long time due to injuries but has returned to form before the Euros. Andre Iniesta, Xavi, Sergio Busquets once handled the midfield of Spain, the burden of the midfield of the team has now fallen on the Barcelona footballer Pedri. Last time too, Pedri played a big role behind Spain's progress to the semi-finals of the Euros. At just 18 years of age, he caught attention by playing well on the international stage. A series of hamstring injuries threw his career into limbo at one point; But recently Pedri is back in old form. Scored a brace against Northern Ireland last week.
Coach Louis de la Fuente may have to think about which position to play Pedri. Pedri usually plays as a defensive midfielder for the club. But for Spain, he may have to play more of an attacking role. "We want Pedri to play closer to the box," said coach Fuente. In order to play a more important role in the final ball.'
Praising the young midfielder further, he said, 'Pedri is another name to come back. He has certain values of playing football. Popular with everyone in the team." Despite being devastated by injuries, Pedri has always received the support of the coach. "We haven't seen Pedri play his best yet," Fuente said. He can show new surprises every day. My job is to boost his confidence.”
But on Saturday Pedri's work is difficult. In addition to Luka Modric, veterans such as Mateo Kovacic and Marcelo Brozovic have to deal with. Croatia were knocked out by Spain in extra time in the last sixteen of the last Euro. Pedri's own goal from 50 yards in that match was controversial. But now Pedri says, 'I am playing better now than before. After seeing the first goal against Ireland, you must have understood that injuries are now a thing of the past in my life.'
Another trump card in coach Luis de la Fuente's suit is Lamine Yamal. He will make the record only if he is in the eleven against Croatia today. Record as the youngest footballer to play in the Euros. It doesn't matter if you can score. He will make a rare record as the youngest footballer.
Meanwhile, Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup despite winning the last Euro. Now it's time to prove ourselves. Albania is entering the Euro for the second time with this. They are far behind Italy.
Coach Luciano Spalletti is also confident with the young team. Brian Cristante, the team's footballer, said, 'We have a young team. Very little time played together. But under a strong coach, the unity of this team has increased.
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