Euro 2024: FRANCE - AUSTRIA (2 AM, June 18): Waiting for Mbappe to open ...

With several key players suddenly contracting the flu, including captain Kylian Mbappe, the French team will have personnel difficulties in the match against Austria - a team in very good form. Mbappe has missed some training sessions of the French team but is still confident that he can play in the first match.

Mbappe was one of the stars sought after by the media at the tournament in Germany, even though the Euro was a tournament that brought him sad memories. At Euro 2020, the former PSG striker did not score any goals and he was also the only player who missed the penalty kick that caused the French team to lose to Switzerland in the round of 16, packing their bags to go home early.

The 25-year-old striker returned with a brilliant performance at the 2022 World Cup. Mbappe and Messi created the most exciting final in World Cup history, in which he was the one who scored a hat-trick to help France draw 3-3 with Argentina, before losing the final in the penalty shootout.

France are determined to win their opening match against Austria at the Dusseldorf Arena. (Photo: REUTERS)

Mbappe is increasingly perfecting his attacking ability thanks to his ability to hone his personal technique and accurate finishing ability. Mbappe is strong in speed racing situations, and is considered an upgraded copy of the legendary Thierry Henry.

With a squad of quality players like Mbappe, Griezmann, Tchouameni, Dembele or Camavinga..., the goal of Didier Deschamps and his team is nothing other than the prestigious Henri Delaunay silver cup, ending a 24-year streak of "bad luck" with the Euro.

Meanwhile, the Austrian team, led by coach Ralf Rangnick, has made great strides recently. With a disciplined and highly cohesive playing style, Austria's strengths lie in its solid defense and sharp counterattacks. Familiar names like Marcel Sabitzer and Marko Arnautovic will be the "fuses" on the Austrian team's attack line.

In the last 16 matches in all competitions, Austria has won 12. The attacking ability of coach Rangnick's team is also highly effective when scoring in 15 consecutive matches, with 2 or more goals in 6/8 recent matches. Therefore, the match between Austria and France promises to be very unpredictable because both sides have excellent players with impressive form.

Netherlands team off to a smooth start

Coming from behind to beat Poland 2-1 in the first match of Group D on the evening of June 16, the Netherlands team had a smooth start at Euro 2024. Nathan Ake's double assist and Cody Gakpo and Wout Weghorst's two goals helped the orange team earn 3 points in the opening match.

Despite dominating the ball and having many shots on goal, the Netherlands were the first to concede a goal due to a lack of defense in the air. However, timely and reasonable personnel changes by coach Ronald Koeman helped the Netherlands attack effectively and have a dramatic comeback victory near the end of the match.

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Source: https://nld.com.vn/euro-2024-phap-ao-2-gio-ngay-18-6-cho-mbappe-khai-hoa-196240616210928331.htm