Switzerland and Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has confirmed he has been placed on a two-year probation period following his admission regarding the acquisition of a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The veteran midfielder took to social media to address the legal resolution of a case that has recently overshadowed his international career.
The tournament might not kick-off for the best part of two years, but the extended international break offered some early clues as to how the challengers are shaping up
Switzerland are on the verge of securing promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League, but head coach Murat Yakin believes the job is far from finished. Following a perfect start to their campaign, the manager has turned his attention to the reintegration of two of his most vital senior figures.
Switzerland maintained their perfect Nations League record with a resilient 2-1 victory over Slovenia, overcoming an incredibly early setback in Lucerne. Nottingham Forest star Dan Ndoye proved to be the hero, netting the decisive goal to ensure his side made it three wins from three matches.
John McGinn admitted Scotland endured a major reality check under Sebastien Pocognoli after being thoroughly outclassed in a 3-0 Nations League defeat against Switzerland. An early red card for Jack Hendry paved the way for a bruising evening at Hampden Park, leaving the newly appointed manager still searching for his first victory in the dugout.