Greece's shaky midfield gives the Oranje a headache in Amsterdam

The Netherlands host Greece on Friday in Amsterdam, but the Greeks are already facing personnel problems, as can be seen on Google. Greek national coach Ivan Jovanovic must especially sort out the midfield for the international.

Greek Sport24 speaks of ‘major headaches’ for Greece. Manolis Saliakas and Christos Zafeiris are suspended against the Dutch. Dimitris Kourbelis' availability remains uncertain due to an injury.

Midfield in uncertainty

‘The national coach undoubtedly has a serious headache’, the report reads. Metrosport also points out the problems for Jovanovic. Christos Mouzakitis is also missing, because he has to report to Young Greece.

Optimism surrounds Xavi Hernández as the Netherlands tops Group A2

The 19‑year‑old must support the talent team in the qualification for Euro 2027. The medium expects a ‘battle’ in the Johan Cruijff Arena. The winner of the duel will go top in the Nations League group.

Greece must take the fight with a ‘depleted’ midfield. The winner will take the lead in the group.

Earlier the teams met in October in Thessaloniki, where it ended 2‑2. After a very poor first half the team of Xavi Hernández regrouped after the break. This duel will decide who takes the lead in the Nations League group.