Friday, June 24, 2011

Preview Euro Cup U21 Final : Switzerland Vs Spain


Switzerland (4-4-2): Sommer; Koch, Rossini, Klose, Berardi; Lustenberger, Frei, Shaqiri, Xhaki; Emeghara, Mehmedi

Defender Francois Affolter tore a thigh muscle in training the morning of Switzerland's semifinal clash and has been ruled out of the final. Granit Xhaka returns from suspension, however, and could take his place in the starting lineup.

Spain (4-3-3): De Gea; Montoya, Botia, Dominguez, Didac; Javi Martinez, Ander Herrera, Thiago; Mata, Adrian, Jeffren

Spain coach Luis Milla could give Jeffren a start after his stunning goal against Belarus in the semifinal, with Athletic Bilbao youngster Iker Muniain likely to make way.

Adrian Lopez has been in blistering form so far in the tournament, netting on five occasions, and he will lead the line in what is likely to be an otherwise unchanged team.