The pitch hosting France v Switzerland tonight is in an absolute state

Later on tonight France and Switzerland meet in Lille to decide the fate of Group A.

A single point will guarantee the hosts top spot.

It should be a great occasion.

Shame the pitch isn’t up to the task.

Pitch in Lille looks very dry and patchy. Can see why Deschamps was miffed. pic.twitter.com/iP8JOdZy9N — Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) June 19, 2016

Groudstaff at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy have been working tirelessly to get the pitch in shape after it took too much water.

That’s despite the stadium possessing a retractable roof.

There have been thunderstorms in Lille in the last couple of days and the pitch has been effected despite the roof being closed the majority of the time.

Giant fans are currently being used in an attempt to dry out the playing surface.

https://twitter.com/Onefootball/status/744540647856676865

Teams have been permitted from training at the stadium to prevent further damage.

Didier Deschamps was critical of the conditions in his press conference and expressed his annoyance at having his training plans disrupted.

One French journalist is reporting that the pitch is being painted green to cover up the imperfections.

La pelouse de Lille peinte en vert pour cacher son mauvais état. Info @JobyJdd #FRASUI https://t.co/ajFupYd13K pic.twitter.com/af2Qr3BVBs — Cyril Petit (@CyrilPetit) June 19, 2016

How will this effect the game?

More importantly, what does this mean for your Euro Dream Team?

Will Dimitri Payet still be able to work his magic?

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