Where is the self-confidence?: The Swiss national team strongly appeals to football dwarf Andorra

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2:1 in Andorra, 2:2 against Romania, 2:2 in Kosovo: the national team is still the leader of the European Championship qualifying group I. But the sporting trend has been pointing downwards lately. There is not much left of self-confidence after the successful start of the European Championship qualification (three matches, three wins).

Or how should the words of Murat Yakin and Remo Freuler be interpreted differently? Both speak out strongly for the match against Andorra, number 154 in the FIFA world rankings. “They have only conceded one goal on average in the last twelve games. This will not be an easy exercise, but a game of patience. If the opponent does well, it becomes difficult,” says Yakin. And Freuler says: “I see it soberly and realistically as the coach. This enemy must be fought.”

Yakin announces changes to the starting eleven

But with all due respect, anything other than a clear victory over the weakest group opponent would cast further doubt on the national team’s form. Yakin: “We also wanted to have 15 points in our account after 5 games. It’s our fault that things didn’t turn out that way.” His team tried to score more goals in the final phase against Kosovo and Romania. And at the same time they lacked the necessary intensity in their defensive work. “That’s why we conceded the late goals.”

After the pomade performance in Kosovo, Yakin announces changes to the starting eleven. “The idea is to bring in new talent.” It is conceivable that he will return to the proven duo of Manuel Akanji/Nico Elvedi in the center of defense – and Fabian Schär will have to return to the bench. Yvon Mvogo is the regular number 3 in goal. Gregor Kobel, number 2, is injured. And with Yann Sommer, says Yakin, it was agreed that he would watch against Andorra.

Source : Blick