Euro 2016: Portugal vs Poland - 5 players to watch out for

#5 Jakub Blaszczykowski:

Blaszczykowski will be looking to continue his fine form

The only Polish player who can hold his head up and say he has been performing at a consistent level for Poland at Euro 2016, Blaszczykowski has been the creative force behind Poland’s run to the last 8. Linking up with Lukas Piszczek in a replica of their understanding down the right wing for Borussia Dortmund, Blaszczykowski has been in excellent form in the tournament.

Although not much of a dribbler, his pace and direct running at defenders have had opposition defences tearing their hair out. A very accurate crosser of the ball, Baszczykowski is the main supply line for the Polish front duo of Robert Lewandowski and Arek Milik.

Blaszczykowski boasts impressive stats in Euro 2016, having scored twice and assisted one goal. He likes to let fly when around the opposition’s box, and has taken 1.5 shots per game at Euro 2016, decent for a winger.

His passing success rate of 82.6% per whoscored.com is quite enviable too. Poland will be hoping he continues his rich vein of form tonight, which most definitely won’t be an enticing prospect for Portugal.