Alexi Lalas Breaks Down Latest UEFA Nations League Power Rankings Ahead of Return
Analyst Alexi Lalas has released his latest power rankings for the UEFA Nations League as European national teams return to action this week.
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Key points
- UEFA Nations League resumes action with high-stakes European fixtures
- Key teams face roster adjustments due to injuries and veteran retirements
- Analyst Alexi Lalas highlights contenders and relegation battles across groups
The UEFA Nations League makes its return to the pitch on Thursday, bringing a fresh set of fixtures across the continent. Ahead of the matchups, analyst Alexi Lalas has published his latest power rankings evaluating the top national squads in Europe, highlighting key storylines for traditional powerhouses and rising contenders alike.
Among the squads featured in the assessment, Italy prepares to host France at the San Siro under manager changes and emerging talent like Alphadjo Cisse, while Switzerland looks to maintain its 100% winning record in group play to secure promotion to League A. Meanwhile, Belgium continues to lean on stars like Kevin De Bruyne despite missing injured veteran Romelu Lukaku, and the Netherlands faces crucial tests against Greece and Germany without injured captain Virgil van Dijk.
Further down the rankings, Norway battles to avoid relegation to League B, anchored by prolific striker Erling Haaland and his staggering international scoring record. Germany enters a transitional phase under management, Portugal steps onto the pitch following the international retirement of Cristiano Ronaldo, and England prepares for upcoming matches featuring captain Harry Kane.
What to watch next: Keep an eye on upcoming fixtures this week, including Italy against France and Germany facing the Netherlands.
Source Fox Sports — foxsports.com/stories/soccer/uefa-nations-league-team-power-ranking… ↗
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