Tokyo 2020 Group E 🇨🇦 🇨🇱 🇬🇧 🇯🇵 - Surprise Group of Death? | OneFootball

Who?

Many are claiming Group G to be the Group of Death at Tokyo 2020 but with two heavyweights and the hosts, Group E carries a higher level of pressure in the group stage for all those involved.

Need to know

Canada are hoping new manager Bev Priestman can lead them to change the colour of their medal after winning back-to-back bronze in 2012 and 2016.

Newcomers Chile are featuring in their first-ever Olympic Games after qualifying in the playoffs but don’t count them out of earning results!

Team Great Britain return after playing in 2012. With arguably the most in-depth squad at the Games and new manager Hege Riise, they have something to prove.

After missing the 2016 games, hosts Japan also make their return to the games with the hopes of shaking off the pressure and reaching the podium on home soil.

The key game

The result between Japan and Canada on 21 July will have a massive impact on the group.

Whichever side wins will have their own fate in their hands and a draw would leave Group E wide open.

Be sure to set your alarm clocks for this one!

The women to watch

Jessie Fleming

Since making her debut at 15, Jessie Fleming has become the midfield maestro for Canada and after a season under Emma Hayes at Chelsea she’ll be better than ever.

Christiane Endler

Former PSG goalkeeper Christiane Endler played a huge role during the 2020-21 season as well as Chile’s Olympic qualification and will be the key player in their quest to steal some points.

Fran Kirby

After ripping up the Women’s Super League, all eyes will be on Great Britain’s Fran Kirby to be at her best in Tokyo. And even if she’s not, you can’t ever count her out, can you?

Saki Kumagai

As one of the best in the business, former Lyon player Saki Kumagai is both Japan’s captain and key player. The versatile defensive midfielder is a visionary leader on the pitch with plenty of experience at the highest levels of competition.

Prediction