Netherlands is measured this afternoon at Czech Republic (6:00 p.m., Four) in the round of 16 of the Eurocup with the obligation to assert his theoretical superiority to reach the quarterfinals, an instance that has not stepped in the great continental tournament since 2008 and where he already awaits Denmark, who had no mercy on Welsh.
The set of Frank de boer He wants to maintain his good level of play and results after finishing the group stage with a full of victories and as one of the national teams that played the best football. The leadership of De Jong in the center of the field, the freshness of the ‘revelation’ Dumfries, the deployment and intelligence of Wijnaldum and the mobility and power of Memphis Depay are the main arguments of Netherlands to face the tie.
In front the disciplined awaits you Czech Republic, one of the covered in the round of 16 that achieved its classification as one of the best third of the group stage. Coated with the core of the Slavia of Prague, the selection directed by Silhavy It has in Soucek Y Coufal two of his most experienced players at the high level. The goal will be the responsibility of Patrik schick, author of three goals in the group stage and the great offensive threat that Blind, De Ligt and De Vrij will have to face. The coach will not be able to count on this afternoon's duel with left-back Jan Boril due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
Although the selection starts as a clear favorite Orange, the precedents against the Czechs are not favorable to them. Since its separation from Slovakia, the Czech Republic has played eleven matches against Netherlands with a record of five wins for the Czechs, three draws and three wins for the Dutch. “Traditionally we always have a hard time against the Czechs. Therefore, we will have to be very good to beat them ”, warned Frank de Boer in the previous one.
One of the few advantages that the Czech Republic will have this afternoon is that in the stands of the Puskas Arena there will be a clear majority of Czech fans given the country's proximity to the city of Budapest