Europe Pre-Netherlands vs Gibraltar
Inter defender De Vry (59 games) recently said goodbye to the Dutch national team and returned to Italy because his wife was about to give birth.
It is worth noting that de Vry was recruited by the Netherlands in response to food poisoning by De Ligt and other five people. At present, the team has had to recall De Ligt, who has not yet recovered.
Matthijs de Ligt, who has not yet recovered, could degrade the team's defensive strength.
According to Dutch media reports, at a recent team dinner, the Dutch team contracted stomach problems due to eating chicken curry.
At present, a total of five people, Botman, Gakpo (6 goals in 14 games), Matthijs de Ligt (2 goals in 40 games), Fuhrman and Verbrugen, have symptoms, and they did not appear in the squad for the last match against France, which indirectly led to the team's defeat.
The five of them are also likely to be unavailable against Gibraltar. As a result, the strength of the Dutch squad will be greatly reduced.
Despite the Netherlands' big defeat in the first match, the Dutch Football Association expects a very large number of spectators as the Netherlands' home game of this European Qualifiers. They have advised fans to arrive an hour early, otherwise they may not be able to catch the kick-off!
Europe pre-Ireland vs France
There has always been a feud between the two teams, and in the 2009 World Cup qualifying play-offs in South Africa, France escaped in extra time thanks to Henry's hand of God.
This has also led to Ireland missing out on the World Cup finals in South Africa, who have missed five consecutive World Cups, so they are very resentful about the play-offs closest to promotion.
Ireland will not give a good look to the visiting French team, and the Aviva Stadium in Dublin is expected to have more than 50,000 fans to "greet" the Gallic Roosters, and the Green Army hopes to regain face at home.
Ireland's backline is somewhat strapped for manpower, with captain Coleman (1 goal in 67 games) and Odo on the left wing (1 goal in 26 games) both questionable due to injury.
Robbie Brady (9 goals in 60 games) has been called up again to replace the latter.
Central defender Duffy (7 goals in 55 games) and defender Holihane (1 goal in 36 games) were also absent from the national team match.
France's two veteran goalkeepers, Lowry (145 games) and Mandanda (35 games), both opted to retire from the national team after the World Cup, and are now played by Meignan (6 games).
In addition to Varane, who retired from the national team (5 goals in 93 games), Saliba (8), Fofana, Lucas Hernandez (33) and Kimpembé (28) were all absent due to injury.
The team is currently on the squad and only Pavard has played more than 20 games for the team.
Europe pre-Hungary VS Bulgaria