The chase for the 2016 European Cup will take its next step on Tuesday. Two teams attempting to qualify for the tournament will do battle in a match between the Czech Republic and Netherlands. The contest scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at Generali Arena in Prague and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on ESPN2.
The Netherlands' Wesley Sneijder had this to offer ahead of today's European qualifier (via HITC Sport): "I have never worked with [our new manager Guus] Hiddink before, but everyone loves him and I had heard good things about him. Like people I tend to get on with, he's a bit softer than [Louis] van Gaal. I think he will change things in the team."
"I still have some work to do to get back in top shape," he added when asked about his fitness. "I have seen lots of top coaches on the Netherlands bench, but I was crazy about Marco van Basten. He was one of the greatest players in history who always had a hunger to learn and he was the same as a coach."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: The Czech Republic's Matej Vydra will be charged with spearheading his team's formation. The 22-year-old has three appearances with Watford in England's second division this season, contributing one goal and an average of 1.3 key passes per match.
Switzerland's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Cech; Kaderabek, Prochazka, Kadlec, Limbersky; Darida, Jiracek; Rosicky, Pilar, Krejci; Vydra
Netherlands' Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Cillessen, Janmaat, Blind, Veltman, De Vrij, De Jong, Sneijder, Wijnaldum, Kuyt, Lens, Van Persie
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