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Switzerland Euro 2024 squad: Who Murat Yakin is bringing to the European Championship

Switzerland are heading to the Euros for the sixth time in their history and here we look at their Euro 2024 squad...

Switzerland will be dreaming of achieving their best result on the European stage when they head to the Euro 2024 in June.

Switzerland have participated in five UEFA European Championships between 1996 and 2020. They are set to register their sixth appearance in the competition this year. The team has progressed beyond the group stage on two occasions, reaching the Round of 16 in 2016 and the quarter-finals in 2020, marking their first time advancing so far. However, their journey ended in the latter tournament when they were defeated by Spain on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time.

They will be looking to beat their best result when they head for the 2024 edition. But who will make Murat Yakin's squad for the Euro 2024? GOAL takes a look...

  • Sommer Inter Juventus 2023 2024Getty Images

    GOALKEEPERS

    With over 80 caps to his name, 35-year-old Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer is expected to be the first choice in goal for Switzerland at Euro 2024.

    Yvon Mvogo will act as a capable backup if needed.

    NameClub
    Yann SommerInter Milan
    Yvon MvogoLorient
    David von BallmoosYoung Boys
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  • Manuel Akanji Manchester City 2023-24Getty

    DEFENDERS

    Switzerland's defence is one area that is not likely to have any surprise inclusions when the squad is announced. Manchester City's Manuel Akanji, Borussia Monchengladbach's Nico Elvedi and the experienced veteran Ricardo Rodriguez will be guaranteed starters at Euro 2024.

    There is also the experience of Fabian Schar and Silvan Widmer as back-up options, ready to get into the lineup if the situation demands their inclusion.

    NameClub
    Kevin MbabuFC Augsburg
    Silvan WidmerMainz 05
    Nico ElvediBorussia Mönchengladbach
    Manuel AkanjiManchester City
    Ricardo RodriguezTorino
    Ulisses GarciaMarseille
    Cédric ZesigerVfL Wolfsburg
    Eray CömertNantes
    Fabian SchärNewcastle United
    Bećir OmeragićMontpellier
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    MIDFIELDERS

    Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka are undoubtedly the biggest players in the Switzerland roster. They will always be present in the starting lineup unless injuries get in the way. Shaqiri is expected to play higher up the field whereas the former Arsenal midfielder is expected to drop deep in the midfield.

    Remo Freuler and Michel Aebischer will also be in the mix, competing for first-team opportunities at the Euros.

    NameClub
    Denis ZakariaMonaco
    Remo FreulerBologna
    Granit Xhaka (captain)Bayer Leverkusen
    Uran BislimiLugano
    Michel AebischerBologna
    Xherdan Shaqiri (vice-captain)Chicago Fire
    Vincent SierroToulouse
    Dereck KutesaServette
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    FORWARDS

    In what is likely to be a two-man partnership in the final third, Zeki Amdouni and Noah Okafor will be expected to pair up and wreak havoc in front of the opponents' goal at the biggest stage in Europe.

    Ruben Vargas, Renato Steffen and Dan Ndoye will be fighting for places in the final third, especially down the flanks.

    NameClub
    Zeki AmdouniBurnley
    Noah OkaforMilan
    Renato SteffenLugano
    Ruben VargasFC Augsburg
    Dan NdoyeBologna
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    EXPECTED XI

    Head coach Yakin is expected to field his team in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with the experienced Sommer in goal.

    Forming a solid defence at the back will likely be Akanji, Elvedi and Rodriguez. In the midfield, Xhaka, Freuler, Vargas and Ndoye are likely to make an impact.

    Shaqiri, Amdouni and Okafor are likely to form an inverted triangle in the final third.

    Switzerland(3-4-1-2): Sommer; Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler, Vargas, Ndoye; Shaqiri, Amdouni ,Okafor.