UEFA Womens Euro: POR-W v SWI-W - Jessica Silva is the one to back today with the captaincy armband

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Match details:

Portugal W vs Switzerland W
Leigh Sports Village
July 9th, 9:30 pm

Preview:

Portugal W made their way to the Euro this summer after Russia were excluded by UEFA. They kick off their campaign against Switzerland W today at the Leigh Sports Village. 

Portugal W are on a good run with three wins in their last five matches. They drew against Austalia last month in a friendly, while the only loss was to Germany in the World Cup qualifiers. 

Switzerland W are not at their best with three loss in a row. They were thrashed by England and Germany in the two friendlies last month. 

Portugal W lost 3-1 to Switzerland W the last time these two sides met. 

Suspension and injuries:

Portugal W: No player is ruled out. 

Switzerland W: No player is ruled out.

Probable starting line-up:

Portugal W: Inês Pereira; Catarina Amado, Diana Gomes, Carole Costa, Joana Marchão; Dolores Silva, Tatiana Pinto, Andreia Norton; Kika Nazareth, Jéssica Silva, Diana Silva

Switzerland W: Thalmann; Maritz, Bühler, Calligaris, Aigbogun; Xhemaili, Wälti; Reuteler, Sow, Crnogorčević; Bachmann

Top picks: 

Jéssica Silva: The one to back today with the Captaincy armband. She will be leading Portugals attack and should get on the scoresheet. 

Diana Silva: The other Portuguese forward will also be a good pick and the ideal vice-captaincy choice. She will be looking to make a big impact this summer. 

Lia Walti: The best pick from the Swiss side would be their captain, Lia Walti. She has the experience to control the games flow and could come in handy. 

Captaincy options:

  1. Jessica Silva
  2. Diana Silva
  3. Lia Walti

Fantasy XI:

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