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England is facing a tactical dilemma with five key players at risk ahead of their crucial Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland.
England faces a significant hurdle as they prepare for their Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland in Dusseldorf.
Not only will they be contending with a formidable opponent on the pitch,but they also face potential disciplinary pitfalls that could impact their campaign.
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Five of England's key players are walking a disciplinary tightrope, each a single yellow card away from suspension in the semi-final, should England advance.
The players in question include Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, Phil Foden from Manchester City, Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, Kieran Trippier of Newcastle United, and Conor Gallagher of Chelsea.
Each has accumulated a yellow card earlier in the tournament, putting them at risk under UEFA's stringent rules.
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According to UEFA’s Article 54, yellow cards are reset after the quarter-finals, which means any bookings received in the upcoming match would prevent players from participating in the semi-finals but not affect availability for the final, should England make it that far.
This situation presents a complex challenge for Gareth Southgate, the England manager.
Southgate must carefully strategize his team's formation and tactics, considering the risk of suspension against the necessity of fielding a strong team capable of overcoming Switzerland.
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The Swiss team has shown their strength by knocking out the reigning European Champions, Italy, indicating that the upcoming match will be anything but straightforward.
The stakes are particularly high for England, who have not quite found their rhythm in the tournament despite being pre-tournament favorites.
Their journey to the quarter-finals included a nervy victory over Serbia and a dramatic extra-time win against Slovakia, where Bellingham's stunning overhead kick and Harry Kane's decisive header turned the tide in their favor.
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The potential suspensions add an extra layer of intrigue to England's campaign.
Bellingham, for instance, has been one of the standout performers for England at Euro 2024.
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His ability to influence the game was evident in his goal against Slovakia, and losing him for a semi-final would be a significant blow to England's chances of success.
The dilemma for Southgate is whether to risk these key players in the hope of securing a victory against Switzerland or to bench them to ensure availability for the semi-finals, assuming England advances.
This decision is further complicated by the forced absence of Marc Guehi, who is suspended for the quarter-final after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament.
England is also dealing with off-field distractions such as the ongoing UEFA investigation into Bellingham's gesture after his goal against Slovakia.
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