Group E
This is
truly the group of death. There is no
clear favorite, no team that is clearly below the others, and all four will be
hopeful to top it in the end. Belgium and Italy might in the pole position, as
the firsts are represented by their best generation in the last 30 years, and
the Azzuri have their history and
their experience. But they’ll have to fight Zlatan and the luck of the Irish.
No group
of death would be complete without a cracking start, as Belgium and Italy
faceoff in the first game and if any of them loses, that will make
qualification seem like a climb a big mountain, and opens hope for Sweden and
Ireland to make history.
FIL’S Prediction
1. Belgium
2. Sweden
3. Italy
4. Rep.Ireland
The biggest match in the first round of games
of the Euro is the Belgium-Italy (Mon 13th June, 20:00). That game
will show us if Conte can revitalize a sleeping Italy or if the Belgium golden
generation will confirm that can go all the way and win an historic title. At
this moment it looks like Wilmots’ team is favorite but their injuries in the
center of defense might shake their confidence.
Looking to take advantage of the titan clash
will be Sweden and Ireland, and Zlatan will not miss this chance to take his
country to the knockout stages. But this is the most unpredictable group of the
lot, as the teams are all very homogenous.
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