Poland vs Netherlands LIVE: Euro 2024 team news and line-ups ahead of Group D clash as Robert Lewandowski out
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Netherlands face Poland to begin day three at Euro 2024 with both sides looking to pick up early momentum in Group D. Both teams will contend in Hamburg without some of their star players. The Oranje have been deprived of midfield playmaker Frenkie de Jong due to an ankle injury ruling him out of the tournament, while Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has been ruled out of the opening game.
Ronald Koeman, who may turn to Cody Gakpo to lead his team, remains bullish about his side’s chances: “In principle we still have a strong squad now. I think that we have been a little unlucky with quite a few injuries during the past year and also for sure a lot of injuries to players who were more than valuable for the national team.”
Matches against Austria and France will follow this clash, meaning both teams will be eager to bank points to secure a cushion in pursuit of a place in the knock-out stages. And the Dutch are unbeaten against Poland in their last 12 meetings with their last loss coming way back in 1979.
Follow the live blog below for the Poland vs Netherlands build-up, line-ups and action - plus news ahead of Sunday’s other games:
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Slovenia v Denmark team news and predicted line-ups
Team news
Slovenia have injury questions over Sandi Lovric and Benjamin Verbic, who might both contend to start in midfield if fit. Miha Blazic and Peter Stojanovic are also doubts.
Simon Kjaer has retained the captaincy for Euro 2024 but the veteran centre-half is unlikely to feature in every game, with Denmark well stocked at the back. Victor Nelsson was originally named in the squad but will miss the tournament through injury.
Predicted line-ups
Slovenia XI: Oblak; Karnicnik, Brekalo, Bijol, Janza; Horvat, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko.
Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Kristiansen, Hjulmand, Eriksen, Hojbjerg, Bah; Hojlund, Wind.
Jamie Braidwood16 June 2024 11:08
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Is Poland v Netherlands on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Euro 2024 match today
When is Poland vs Netherlands?
The Group D fixture is due to kick off at 2pm BST on Sunday 16 June at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BBC One, with coverage on the channel from 1.35pm BST. A live stream will be available via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website.
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Jamie Braidwood16 June 2024 11:06
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Good morning!
Poland and the Netherlands kick off their Euro 2024 campaigns with a Group D meeting in Hamburg.
The pair are in alongside France and Austria in a difficult group and will thus be keen to avoid an early slip-up.
Both teams arrive at this tournament in good form: Ronald Koeman’s Dutch side put four goals past Iceland and Canada in their two warm-up games, while Poland beat Turkey and Ukraine.
But manager Michal Probierz will be without talisman Robert Lewandowski for the tournament opener with the veteran striker nursing a thigh problem.
Follow all the latest build-up and team news ahead of the Group D clash.
Jamie Braidwood16 June 2024 11:06