After their big victory against Germany, the blue are preparing to play their second match of the 2025 European Championship, facing a team of Netherlands much more formidable than it appears.

A tenacious Dutch team

On néerlandais almost caused a surprise on Tuesday against Italy, losing 2-1 after some close matches. Thijs roper and Sten judge even gave the Dutch an early victory by dominating Iacovino and Graziotti 6/3 6/2, before the Italians turned the series around thanks to Montiel Caruso / Abbate et Patiniotis / Cassetta.
This result shows that we will have to be wary of this Dutch selection capable of playing at a very good level.

Players well established on the FIP circuit

The Netherlands can count on a solid base of players accustomed to the FIP circuit, to start with Thijs Roper (143th in the world), Youp de Kroon (147e) Julian Prins (147e) Sten Richters (148th) or again Menno Nolten (179e).
In total, Six Dutch people are in the world's top 200, against five on the French side. A sign of the regularity and investment of this nation on the international scene.

France slightly favorite… but under pressure

Despite everything, the France retains a slight advantage on paper, thanks to more experienced names: Bastien Blanqué (111e) Johan Bergeron (111e) Dylan Guichard (135e) Maxime Joris (178th) or again Benjamin Tison, former French number 1. Manuel Vives, recently returned from injury, is gradually returning to his best level.
Young people Timeo Fonteny (196th in the world) and Yoan Boronad (211th) complete a homogeneous and ambitious group under the leadership of Pablo Ayma.

But be careful: a defeat against the Netherlands would seriously complicate the road to the semi-finals, and would force the Blues to beat Italy on the final day to hope to qualify.

A decisive match to follow

Ce France – Netherlands therefore looks like a crucial test in the race for the semi-finals. The depth of the French bench and the experience of its leaders could make the difference, but the Dutch have already proven against Italy that they do not intend to play as extras.

Benjamin Dupouy

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