July 6th 2024.
Unfortunately, England will have to face Switzerland without one of their key players, Marc Guehi, in their Euro 2024 quarter-final match on Saturday. With Harry Maguire sidelined due to injury, Guehi has stepped up to fill the void and has started in all four of England's matches in Germany alongside John Stones. While England has struggled to find their footing in attack, their defense has been solid thanks to Guehi's standout performances on the international stage.
But today, England will have to face an impressive Swiss team without Guehi's services. The 23-year-old has been a rock at the back for England, making a strong case for being their player of the tournament so far. However, due to a yellow card he received in the last 16 match against Slovakia, Guehi will be serving a one-match suspension. This means he will not be able to play against Switzerland, but if England were to win, he would be available for the semi-final against either Netherlands or Turkey.
So why is Guehi not playing today? It all comes down to his early booking in the match against Slovakia. This was not his first yellow card of the tournament, as he was also booked in England's final group game against Slovenia. These two yellow cards have resulted in a one-match suspension for Guehi. But if England is victorious today, he will once again be able to take the field in the semi-final.
As for who will replace Guehi in the lineup, it is expected that Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa will step in. Guehi has played alongside a few different players in a back four, including Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier, and Stones. However, his absence will prompt a reshuffle from England's manager Gareth Southgate, who will likely name a back three formation for today's match. This means Konsa will join Stones in defense, with Walker moving to the center to form the back three.
In terms of the overall lineup, Trippier is expected to move to his usual position at right wing-back, while Bukayo Saka will likely take up the left wing-back role. It's worth noting that England has not used a back three system in a competitive match since their Euro 2020 final loss to Italy. Nevertheless, Southgate seems confident in his team's ability to adapt and make the necessary adjustments to face Switzerland with Guehi's absence. Fans can follow all the build-up and coverage of the match on our live blog.
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