Sixteen teams are chasing England, who won the European Championship two years ago at Wembley as hosts. The continental event kicks off tomorrow afternoon and, based on what we have seen so far, Andrea Soncin’s Italy is among the favorites. The Cobra is the head coach and has shown from the outset that he is well suited to the role. He has been able to create a solid group that is fighting for the same goal.
That said, it is a bit complicated to think that the Azzurre can go all the way in this competition. Of course, the minimum goal is to get through the group stage, which includes Belgium and Portugal, as well as Spain, the world champions who won the Nations League a month ago. However, Spain may have to do without Aitana Bonmati, two-time Ballon d’Or winner, who only joined the squad yesterday after being hospitalized with viral meningitis.
Her condition will be assessed on a day-to-day basis but, objectively speaking, she will not be in the best shape.
Bonmati is fundamental to the Furie Rosse’s plans. If she is unable to take the field, this team will lose a great deal. That is why, in our opinion, the number one candidate for the final victory cannot be the reigning world champions. We believe that England (Arsenal also won the Women’s Champions League against Barcelona) can retain their title. Behind them, without any particular preference, is the trio formed by Spain, Germany, and France.
And the surprise could be Italy, which, against Belgium in its debut on Thursday at 6 p.m. live on Rai 2, could take revenge against a team that, at the European Championships in England—which to call disappointing would be an understatement—eliminated it in the third and final game of the group stage.
Women’s European Championship: top scorers
There are two candidates for the top scorer title: Schuller of Germany and Russo (of Sicilian origin) who plays for England. Two important strikers who are shaping the season with their goals. Two strikers who will compete for this title that everyone would like to have. As we know, those who play up front live for goals and very often also live for personal titles.