For the first time at Euro 2024, Slovenia will have to make a change to their starting line-up for tonight’s clash with Portugal.
This evening’s clash in Frankfurt is the central European nation’s first-ever knockout tie at a major tournament and they are largely unfancied to pull off an upset.
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Matjaz Kek has kept faith in the same team throughout the Euros, aided by star striker Benjamin Sesko fighting off a minor issue to start the 0-0 draw against England.
But left-back Erik Janza will sit out this game having picked up his second booking of the tournament.
Alanyaspor defender Jure Balkovec is the natural replacement as Slovenia prepare to face Portugal with their trusted 4-4-2 system going up against one of Europe’s most daunting attacks.
Confirmed team news
Portugal XI: Diogo Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes; Palhinha, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes; Bernardo, Leão, Ronaldo
Subs: Rui Patrício, Sá, Semedo, Dalot, Ramos, João Félix, Danilo, Inácio, J.Neves, M.Nunes, R.Neves, Jota, António Silva, Neto, Conceição
Slovenia XI: Oblak, Karničnik, Drkušić, Bijol, Balkovec, Stojanović, Čerin, Elšnik, Mlakar, Šporar, Šeško
Subs: Belec , Vekić, Blažič, Stanković, Verbič, Lovrić, Kurtić, Horvat, Vipotnik, Celar, Brekalo, Žugelj, Zeljković, Iličić
Suspensions: Janza
Time and date: 8pm BST, Monday July 1, 2024
Venue: Waldstadion, Frankfurt
TV channel: BBC One
