By Milcah Tanimu
As england prepares for their final group c clash against slovenia, gareth southgate faces a pressing issue on the left side of his team. With luke shaw sidelined due to injury and phil foden struggling to find form, england’s left flank appears vulnerable. Slovenia, particularly through their prolific right-back zan karnicnik, pose a significant threat in exploiting this weakness.
Karnicnik, known for his attacking prowess as demonstrated in slovenia’s recent matches, including a standout performance against serbia, presents a constant danger with his forward runs and goal-scoring abilities. His partnership with petar stojanovic on the right wing adds to england’s defensive concerns, especially with makeshift left-back kieran trippier likely to fill in for shaw.
England, initially expected to have a straightforward final group game, now faces a resilient slovenian side buoyed by recent performances. The need for defensive cover and midfield balance becomes crucial as southgate aims to address tactical vulnerabilities exposed in previous matches.
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