And then you were amazed. Brazil loses 1-0 to Switzerland, a few more minutes left and Murat Yakin replaces Fabian Frey. A player who played in the Super League for many years and recently lost his place in Basel.
If Yakin’s argument against Cameroon (stability) in favor of replacing Frei was understandable, then against Brazil it was not. It would take more dynamics than control. And it is not clear why Denis Zakaria is allowed to simmer for 90 minutes each time.
Of course: Zakaria is in a difficult position due to the lack of match practice lately. But at least he decided the Champions League match a few weeks ago. And for several months now he has been training daily with the superstars of Juventus Turin and Chelsea. That is why it is extremely difficult for him to distract himself from the competition between Frey and Michel Ebischer.
Yakin is someone who pays attention to details. He probably didn’t like Zakaria’s performance in the 2-0 draw with Ghana. And those who fall into disgrace have a hard time. For example, Kevin Mbabu and Jordan Lotomba have been criticized for causing too much traffic in the hotel during national gatherings, meaning they were taking in too many visitors.
Both were not called up for the World Cup. Yakin is tough as a nail – let’s see what that means for Zakaria.
Andreas Boni
Source: Blick
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