Netherlands will lock horns with Czech Republic at the Puskas Arena on Sunday evening, hoping to pick up a positive result and progress into the quarter-finals of the Euro 2020 tournament. Frank de Boer’s side will be coming into the match on the back of an encouraging 3-0 victory over North Macedonia, whereas Jaroslav Silhavy’s men recorded a 1-0 loss against England on Matchday 3. Frank de Boer will probably opt for the 5-3-2 formation with a couple of tweaks from the last game. Wout Weghorst might get the nod over Donyell Malen, whereas Marten de Roon seems likely to make his way back into the starting eleven. Below is the 5-3-2 Netherlands Predicted Lineup Vs Czech Republic.
5-3-2 Netherlands Predicted Lineup Vs Czech Republic
Defence
Maarten Stekelenburg is expected to start in goal for the upcoming encounter. The Ajax shot-stopper would be looking to put up a strong performance and secure a clean sheet on Sunday.
Stefan de Vrij will continue to form the centre-half partnership with Matthijs de Ligt and Daley Blind at the heart of the Netherlands backline.
Denzel Dumfries is a guaranteed starter at the right wing-back position, whereas Patrick van Aanholt will fill in on the other flank as the left wing-back. The duo would be expected to stretch their side’s attack on either flank.
Owen Wijndal will have to settle for a place on the bench but could be brought on in the latter stages of the game if needed.
Midfield
Marten de Roon and Frenkie de Jong will slot in as the defensive midfielders. The pair would be looking to put up a strong performance and dominate the midfield proceedings against Czech Republic.
Skipper Georginio Wijnaldum seems likely to start as the attacking midfielder. With 3 goals in 3 games, the former Liverpool star has started the tournament in a brilliant fashion, and he’d be determined to add to his tally on Sunday.
Attack
Wout Weghorst is expected to partner Memphis Depay up top as the secondary striker. The duo would hope to get their names on the scoresheet when they face off against the Czech defence that has conceded two goals in the last three games.
