Ivan Jovanović’s lineup choices for Greece’s match against the Netherlands.
The 64-year-old coach is starting Kurbelis as usual; he had been sidelined recently due to a sprain but returned to training on Thursday. Pavlidis and Ioannidis will form the attacking duo.
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Specifically, Tzolakis will be in goal, with Mavropanos and Retsos as center backs, while Rota and Tsimikas will play as fullbacks. Androutsos and Kourbelis in midfield, with Karetsas and Tzolis on the wings, while Pavlidis and Ioannidis will lead the attack. Defensively, the formation is likely to shift to a 4-2-3-1, with one of the forwards dropping back. It’s worth noting that Pavlidis has filled this role in the recent past.
The starting lineups
Greece (Ivan Jovanović): Tzolakis – Rota, Mavropanos, Retsos, Tsimikas – Kourbelis, Androutsos, Karetsas, Tzolis – Ioannidis, Pavlidis
On the bench: Vlachodimos, Mandas, Vagiannidis, Koulierakis, Masouras, Douvikas, Bakasetas, Hatzidiakos, Tetei, Koutsoupias, Giannoulis, Triantis.
Netherlands (Xavi): Verbruggen, Damfris, G. Timber, Van Hecke, Van de Fen, Ferman, De Jong, Raiders, Summerville, Molen, Hakpo.
*Photo source: AP
