Where do the 26 semi-finalists of Euro 2024 play? This is the question we answered in view of the penultimate act for the four remaining national teams in the running in Germany.
Holland.
There is a bit of Italy in the Holland that came back from behind against Vincenzo Montella’s Turkey last night. Coach Koeman has in fact called up the two Nerazzurri players Stefan de Vrij and Denzel Dumfries, respectively central and right back, as well as the Rossoneri midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. Up front, among the many stars, the young talent Joshua Zirkzee also shines, most likely destined for Manchester United after a great season at Bologna and despite the pressure from Milan.
England.
There is no Italian representation in Southgate’s England that yesterday eliminated Sommer’s Switzerland on penalties. Almost all the Three Lions, with the exception of two top players such as Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), play in the Premier League.
Spain.
Spain, who managed to eliminate the hosts Germany, have two former Serie A players, one of whom could soon return. We are obviously talking about Fabian Ruiz, a star of Paris Saint-Germain with a long past at Napoli, and Alvaro Morata, formerly of Juventus who is now in the sights of Milan. They will also have to challenge France in the semifinals, dreaming of reaching the end of this competition.
France.
In Deschamps’ France, the stars of many Serie A players shine, starting with AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, and then continuing with his teammate Theo Hernandez on the left wing. Staying in Milan, on the Nerazzurri side, there is Inter’s Marcus Thuram, without forgetting Adrien Rabiot, currently a free agent after his contract with Juventus expired, and not even the now ex-Milan player Olivier Giroud.