Poland will miss Robert Lewandowski in attack while Juventus star Arkadiusz Milik will miss due to injury. Virgil Van Dijk scored goals in both pre-tournament victories and will lead a squad full of talented defenders.
Wout Weghorst could have won it for the Netherlands with an exquisite finish after Ake threaded him a pass into the box. Five minutes of extra time remain.
Here we will discuss the main points of Poland National Football Team vs Netherlands National Football Team Lineups.
In the UEFA Euro 2024 Group D match between Poland and the Netherlands, the starting lineups were as follows:
Poland (3-4-3):
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Wojciech Szczęsny |
| Center Back | Jan Bednarek |
| Center Back | Bartosz Salamon |
| Center Back | Jakub Kiwior |
| Right Midfield | Przemysław Frankowski |
| Central Midfield | Piotr Zieliński (Captain) |
| Central Midfield | Taras Romanczuk |
| Left Midfield | Nicola Zalewski |
| Forward | Sebastian Szymański |
| Forward | Adam Buksa |
| Forward | Karol Świderski |
Netherlands (4-3-3):
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Bart Verbruggen |
| Right Back | Denzel Dumfries |
| Center Back | Stefan de Vrij |
| Center Back | Virgil van Dijk (Captain) |
| Left Back | Nathan Aké |
| Midfield | Jerdy Schouten |
| Midfield | Tijjani Reijnders |
| Midfield | Joey Veerman |
| Forward | Xavi Simons |
| Forward | Memphis Depay |
| Forward | Cody Gakpo |
In this match, the Netherlands secured a 2-1 victory over Poland.
1. Wojciech Szczesny
Wojciech Szczesny leads Poland with experience behind the goalie’s cage and has represented his country at two European Championships. Support from players like Jan Bednarek, Pawel Dawidowicz, Jakub Kiwior and Piotr Zielinski helps secure success for Poland at international events.
Michal Probierz’s side are missing key players such as Robert Lewandowski and Arkadiusz Milik due to injury; both will miss their next Group D match against Austria on Friday. They hope these two can recover in time.
Depay attempts a long range shot but his attempt is high and wide, followed by Van Dijk finding Malen who shoots over from outside the box – it’s been an uninspiring start from Netherlands.
2. Jan Bednarek
Jan Bednarek has shown no ill effects from his rib injury since returning to Poland, playing all 90 minutes in every match they played during international break fixtures. West Ham defender Jan Bednarek could start here; however, his status against AFC Bournemouth may keep him listed as questionable.
Arkadiusz Milik will miss this opening Group D fixture as he recovers from knee surgery, while Michal Lewandowski may also be benched due to Barcelona commitments; thus winger Adam Buksa or Krzysztof Piatek would provide backup options for Probierz’s side.
Ronald Koeman has been beset by injury over recent weeks, leaving many key players out. Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon and Teun Koopmeiners of Atalanta remain sidelined, leaving PSV’s Joey Veerman and Jerdy Schouten as potential partners to Georginio Wijnaldum in midfield.
3. Pawel Dawidowicz
As kick-off approaches, Volksparkstadion is buzzing with excitement as fans await Poland’s inaugural Group D outing – without star striker Robert Lewandowski they may struggle to reach quarter-finals.
Holland have suffered injuries to key centre-back duo Matthijs de Roon and Teun Koopmeiners and will rely on second-string centre-half pairing of Marten de Roon and Teun Koopmeiners as replacements. But Virgil van Dijk, who scored twice during warmup wins for the Netherlands, leads an experienced defensive unit.
Nathan Ake will provide Manchester City’s midfield attack with attacking options from deep, while Cody Gakpo and Xavi Simons start on either flank. Memphis Depay should lead their attack despite Brian Brobbey’s absence.
4. Jakub Kiwior
Jakub Kiwior, an Arsenal full-back who has made limited Premier League appearances this season and could be someone Mikel Arteta looks to replace next summer, could leave The Emirates after one more season as potential suitors from Serie A may entice him away from Arsenal.
Lewandowski will miss Poland’s Euro 2024 debut due to a thigh injury sustained during their final warm-up game before Euro 2024, forcing him out for this opener against Portugal on Sunday. However, it is anticipated that he should return for their Group D clash against Austria on Friday as planned.
Michal Probierz may choose Karol Swiderski or Krzysztof Piatek as replacements for injured stars, or bring on towering striker Adam Buksa as options.
5. Przemyslaw Frankowski
Frankowski will miss Saturday’s match after suffering a groin injury during training. The midfielder started all three opening matches of this campaign for Poland, leaving an important hole in their lineup.
Michal Probierz will rely heavily on Juventus striker Nicola Zalewski to lead their attack. Once dubbed as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski, Zalewski has proven himself an effective threat with his instinctive finishing and predatory mentality.
Ronald Koeman’s side have suffered injuries recently, which could prove costly as they seek a winning start in Group D. Frenkie de Jong, Marten de Roon and Teun Koopmeiners have been sidelined, leaving options like Ryan Gravenberch, Jerdy Schouten and Joey Veerman to fill any midfield gaps left by these players’ absences. Netherlands are unbeaten in seven matches since winning their Euro Championship title five years ago!
6. Bartosz Slisz
As Poland have won qualification for Euro 2016, Arsenal goalkeeper Artur Boruc has become a key member of their side. Boruc fits perfectly into the high-intensity game played at Hamburg’s Volksparkstadion and boasts an excellent work rate.
71 minutes: Dumfries and Malen combine on the Netherlands right, but Slisz’s legs get in the way to block away a low cross from Dumfries. Cody Gakpo then shows his pace at the edge of the area before firing an unintentional deflected shot over.
Germany’s police fired shots at a man who threatened officers with a pickaxe and incendiary device during a football fan parade in Hamburg’s St Pauli district, according to a police post on social media. Police had been escorting fans through the streets when the incident took place; after his arrest by DPA news, according to reports.
7. Jakub Piotrowski
Jakub Piotrowski will make his tournament debut against Austria. Having endured an injury to his calf muscle, Jakub is hoping that by now he should be fit enough to start.
Ronald Koeman has found himself short on midfield options due to injuries, leaving players such as Ryan Gravenberch, Joerdy Schouten and Joey Veerman of PSV competing for selection as part of his starting 11.
Michal Probierz’s side reached Euro 2024 thanks to a penalty shoot-out win against Wales in their playoff bracket final, yet have failed to defeat the Netherlands since 1979 – something which must change for them if they wish to advance further in competition – where they currently stand level at half time in Hamburg.
8. Nicola Zalewski
Once the anthems have been completed and delivered, it’s time for kickoff!
Poland and Netherlands will kick-off Group D in Hamburg. Both teams advanced through their respective qualifiers without too much difficulty; however, the Dutch should prove difficult opponents this summer in Germany.
Nicola Zalewski returns to the starting lineup after missing last month’s Nations League match due to contract talks with Galatasaray. Since joining, the winger has produced six key passes and seven accurate crosses (four total) in three national team appearances this season.
Wout Weghorst scored after Memphis’ cross found him unmarked inside the area, sealing their first win of Euro 2024! France and Austria remain their next opponents as they make their way towards Paris this summer.
9. Tijjani Reijnders
Ronald Koeman and the Dutch squad under his guidance have an enormous opportunity at Euro 2024 to go top of Group D and reach the semi-finals – something they have not achieved since 1988! Ronald will look for his side to get off to an emphatic start when their group opener takes place against Germany.
Belgium goalkeeper Tim Krul replaces Bart Verburggen due to injury, while Brighton defender Virgil van Dijk and Manchester City centre-back Nathan Ake are included. PSV midfielder Jerdy Schouten joins Memphis Depay as part of an exciting attacking unit alongside Cody Gakpo of RB Leipzig and Burnley striker Xavi Simons to form an explosive attacking trio.
Michal Probierz’s side are hindered by Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich, who sustained an injury in Poland’s 2-1 friendly win against Turkey. Juventus forward Arkadiusz Milik is also out due to needing knee surgery after experiencing issues in that match.
10. Xavi Simons
Simons will hope to clinch his starting role after making an impression off the bench in Koeman’s win against Romania last time out. Leipzig midfielder laid two assists during their win and will likely prove invaluable this time out for Koeman’s side.
Xavi Simons is an attacking midfielder for RB Leipzig on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. He made his senior Netherlands debut in 2022 and hopes to establish himself as a regular part of their squad.
Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners both suffered injuries prior to the tournament, ruling themselves out. Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verburggen retained his starting place, as were Nathan Ake, Matthijs de Ligt and Cody Gakpo as starters alongside Simons Dumfries Veerman in an exciting attacking lineup.