Considered one of the best players in the world in his position, goalkeeper Yann Sommer will inevitably act as a pillar when starting a new Euro this Saturday. In front of him, the defense made up of English champion Manuel Akanji and the experienced Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodriguez and Silvan Widmer should offer certain guarantees to coach Murat Yakin who this time has definitely turned to a three-way defense. It remains to be seen whether the essential defender of Magpies from Newcastle Fabian Schär will be able to find a place in Germany.
In addition to a solid rearguard, “Muri” knows that he is lucky to count on one of the most impactful midfielders of the moment among his basic eleven. Also captain of the Swiss team, Granit Xhaka will have to take on his role as boss from the first match against Hungary. A status sometimes criticized under the red jersey with a white cross but which he further strengthened this year by winning the title of German champion with the invincible Bayer Leverkusen. At his side, the Nati leader should be able to count on Bologna player Remo Freuler. It remains to be seen whether Geneva’s Denis Zakaria will recover from his injury in time or whether a outsider must take responsibility.
Where uncertainties reign more is on the attacking side. What status should be given to the best player in the history of the Swiss team, Xherdan Shaqiri? Who should accompany Dan Ndoye to lead the Swiss attack? And what animation should be put in place so that Murat Yakin’s 3/5/2 system is less soporific in front of the goals than it was during the last friendly match against Austria?
Four days before the start of the Euro, Nati supporters want to be confident but also know that this team under the Murat Yakin era has often disappointed. So can she create the feat despite everything? To debate it, La Télé and Le Temps bring together four leading speakers on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. On one side of the table, Gabet Chapuisat, former international footballer and David Lemos, sports journalist at RTS. And on the other, Philippe Leuba, former international referee and Dominique Blanc, central president of the ASF. The debate promises to be rich and lively. It can be followed live at 7 p.m. on La Télé or found on the Le Temps website.
