Germany legend Lothar Matthaus previews Friday’s Euro 2016 opener between France and Romania for SunSport
Two-time European Championships winner gives SunSport a tactical breakdown of where clash will be won and lost in Paris
German legend Lothar Matthaus has joined SunSport to give you his tactical breakdown of Euro 2016.
Lothar’s Lowdown will tell you where the game of the day will be won and lost. The 55-year-old played for Bayern Munich and Inter Milan, winning Euro 1980 and the 1990 World Cup.
Thoroughbred Pogba
In this tournament I am expecting the big teams to play attacking football.
That is the key to winning and France are a team that likes to attack. They press hard and I like a lot about them.
I love Paul Pogba. He is the brain of the team, the sort of player I’d want in my side.
He helps secure the defence but is just as vital as an attacking weapon and will ensure France go on the front foot.
The thing about Pogba is he plays everywhere. He might start on the left but will cover the ground.
Blaise Matuidi and N’Golo Kante will have to do the covering work but it will all be about Pogba pushing forward.