Romania - Ukraine. Predicted line-ups and latest news, – June 17, 2024
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Romania and Ukraine will kick off their Euro 2024 campaign in Munich on June 17th at 15:00 Central European Time.
Both teams have had varying preparations leading up to the tournament. Ukraine played three friendly matches: a draw against Germany (0:0), a loss to Poland (1:3), and a victory over Moldova (4:0). Meanwhile, Romania played two friendlies against Liechtenstein and Bulgaria, ending both matches in goalless draws.
Romania are clearly not in their best form, but coach Iordanescu hopes his players have reserved their best qualities for when it truly matters.
The main attacking force for Romania will be striker Denis Dragus from Gaziantep. Midfielder Ianis Hagi, who performed well in the qualifying cycle, will play a key role off the bench. However, Tottenham's defender Radu Dragusin is the team's star player.
There are no personnel issues for Romania ahead of the match, so they are expected to field their strongest lineup.
Ukraine has brought a strong squad to Germany, which many experts consider the strongest in the country's history. This includes La Liga's top scorer Dovbyk, his teammate at Girona Tsygankov, Chelsea winger Mykolenko, and UEFA Champions League winner Lunin from Real Madrid, among others. Veterans Stepanenko and Yarmolenko are also ready to contribute.
Coach Rebrov's main concern is the injury to Vitaliy Mykolenko, who will definitely miss the first match due to a foot injury sustained against Moldova.
"We explain daily: Vitaliy is working, but the injury does not heal in 1-2 days. He definitely won't play tomorrow. I see how he works, we all hope he returns to the squad as soon as possible," - said Rebrov.
We expect that Zinchenko will take his place on the left side of the defense and present to you the tentative lineups for the match Romania - Ukraine.
Romania predicted line-up
Nitse — Ratsiu, Dragusin, Rus, Banchu — M. Marin, R. Marin, Man, Stanchu, Mihaile — Dragus.
Ukraine predicted line-up
Lunin — Zinchenko, Zabarnyi, Matvienko, Konoplia — Stepanenko, Sudakov, Shaparenko — Mudryk, Dovbyk, Tsygankov.
The match between Romania and Ukraine in Group E of Euro 2024 will take place on June 17th in Munich. The Swedish refereeing team led by Glenn Nyberg will officiate the match, kicking off at 15:00 Central European Time.
