Password: win. There is no trick, there is no deception. The situation Switzerland has found itself in is truly unpleasant. Tonight, at Letzigrund, there is in fact only one possibility left: to follow the path that leads to three points, with the awareness that – to displace Serbia from third place – at least a two-goal difference is needed. That is, those collected last month in Leskovac, the negative culmination (so far…) of this Nations League. Thus, Yakin’s men could even undertake the trip to Tenerife without the obligation of a result, with an eye on the Dubočica Stadium; in the event of a “narrow” success against the Balkans (1-0, 2-1, 3-2 or whatever you want, so to speak), it will instead be necessary to try to overtake right at the last corner, on Monday, inevitably hoping for some help Danish. In short, it’s better to get into it right away, while you are master of your own destiny.
Certainly, however, Mitrovic and his companions will not stand by and watch. It would be unjustifiable against such a reshuffled team. Also because for them – unlike us – the quarterfinal dream has not yet faded. And add to that the return of a certain Vlahovic, always absent in the previous four matches. “Yes, but due to family problems – Mr. Stojkovic was keen to point out, silencing the gossips who spoke of a less than idyllic relationship between the two – they were agreed decisions. I don’t interfere in my boys’ personal lives, I know well what it means to be a footballer. And I know how important it is to have Dusan back with us.”
This thought must have also taken root in Yakin’s mind, in relation to Okafor. One with whom yes, the ties had broken, but who cannot be given up, especially in the current circumstances. And since the good Noah seems to have learned his lesson, his starting in Ndoye’s place represents more than a simple option, for what – from midfield up – will probably be the only change compared to the last outing, the 2-2 with Denmark. Behind, on the other hand, it will be necessary to verify the stability of a (probably) completely new quartet, the one composed of Edimilson, Cömert, Rodriguez and Muheim. In the run-off with Garcia, the 26-year-old from Hamburg has a left-footed player on his side which is a rare commodity, it must be admitted. Take the best leagues in Europe and their respective cadet series, include the national cups and guess who – adding goals and assists – is the most incisive full-back in the entire Old Continent? Precisely the former San Gallo, with 9 points (1+8). On the other hand, that foot, which in the Chelsea youth team was considered valid even for being a centre-forward, cannot fail to have inherited the brushstroke of mother Andrea, an artist of a certain importance who passed away last year. And then, if the case arises, please Miro, sorry… Miró. The canvas is yours.
Linked to Rete Uno Sport 15.11.2024, 07h00
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