New card for the Italian coach in view of the direct elimination phase, given that the player has been fully recovered.
We have now reached the last day of the Euro 2024 group stage. Between this afternoon and this evening we will know all the teams qualified for the round of 16 of the competition, including those recovered as best thirds.
In the meantime, the technical commissioners are evaluating what to do, and are starting to take stock, including those who are unavailable, in view of the knockout phase. However, the Italian coach can finally smile.
In fact, the footballer returned to the national team retreat after 20 days in which he remained in the pits due to injury, and he will be available to the coach for the next round of the European championship. Wonderful news therefore for the coach and also for the player, who expressed his joy in recent statements.
A great recovery ahead of the round of 16
Apparently Thomas Meunier he can return to the orders of coach Domenico Tedesco. The right-back playing for Trabzonspor was injured during the friendly match against Luxembourg on 8 June, and there was even the thought of leaving him at home. However, the Italian coach decided to take him with him to Germany anyway. Now the problem seems to have been resolved, and the boy will be available to the team.
It was Meunier himself who in the last few hours sent a message to the fans from the official channels of the Belgian national team, making it clear that he was now eligible for recruitment. These are his words: “I am very surprised and positively amazed by all the support we received during the match in Cologne. Also in Frankfurt. I hope I can experience the European Championships better as a player than as a fan. Such a beautiful atmosphere. My only wish is that we can go as far as possible in the tournament. Let’s stay positive. We have work to do.”
Meunier is there, but we have to get through
It is very difficult for the former PSG player to be able to take the field in this afternoon’s match against Ukraine, while the situation would be different for the round of 16. However, before even starting to make calculations on his use, the Red Devils coach will first have to get through.
The Group E standings see Belgium, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine all tied on 3 pointsand this last day will be decisive in determining who will continue their journey in the competition.
