SFV boss Blanc about the Nati decision: “We are absolutely sure that this is the best solution”

class=”sc-cffd1e67-0 fmXrkB”>

Christian FinkbeinerFootball boss

The SFV sent out the communiqué on Tuesday at 3:08 PM. The content is not very explosive and, given the developments of the past few days, does not come as a complete surprise: Murat Yakin (49) remains national coach despite the botched qualification. He will lead Switzerland to the European Championships in Germany (from June 14) and can fulfill his contract.

The central government had previously met and taken this fundamental decision. “It was a clear decision by the central board that we wanted to support Murat and stand behind him,” SFV boss Dominique Blanc (72) told Blick. “We are convinced that this is the best solution for the national team. We want stability and continuity.”

If you interpret the latest statements of the SFV exponents, it becomes clear: the SFV boss has had the upper hand internally. While Nati director Pierluigi Tami (62) publicly counted Yakin out after the 1-0 defeat in Bucharest, Blanc had already supported the Nati coach several times before the last meeting, in which the Nati was anything but shrouded in glory. The Vaudois promised that if Yakin qualified, he would lead the team to the European Championships. He is now keeping this promise. But perhaps there was also a lack of a suitable alternative to throw Yakin out the door.

Provide clarity – as quickly as possible

After the major analysis for December was announced last week, the urgency of Yakin’s appointment has increased in recent days. “We wanted to create clarity,” says Blanc. “Also out of respect for Murat.” Besides, everything was on the table. “We got the analysis we asked for.”

More about Murat Yakin as national coach

About the Yakin decision

The solution to the problem is postponed

Data supports Yakin

Was the national team’s qualifying campaign really that bad?

The Nati coach has apparently convinced the majority of those in charge to stick with him – despite his miserable record. The last seven games against third and fourth division opponents Romania, Israel, Belarus, Kosovo and Andorra yielded a meager eight points. Ultimately, the national team had to rely on Romania’s help to ensure it didn’t become an all-or-nothing match in Bucharest.

The declining performance and public arguments within the team were also not enough of a warning sign to fire a national coach for the first time despite achieving qualification. “We know that difficult moments are behind us, we have recognized that,” said Blanc. But the declining performance curve is no drama. ‘We know why. And we know what we have to do.” He does not see the major discussions in public, on fan forums and at the regular tables as negative: “That shows how great the expectations are and that the national team is very popular with the fans. “

The future after the European Championship is uncertain

With further analyzes and adjustments within the staff, the foundation must now be laid by Christmas so that the national team can get back on track in the new year. The long-term future of the SFV’s most important figurehead will only be decided after the European Championship. Then the following classification follows. It will then be determined whether Yakin is the right national coach in the long term. It stands to reason that discussions about him could arise again sooner – even if Blanc says they “don’t want any speculation or polemics” in the run-up to the European Championship.

But that is something of the future. The decision for the time being is: Yakin will board a plane to Hamburg on Saturday, where the European Championship draw will take place in the evening at the Elbphilharmonie. Then it will become clear who the national team will face in the group stage this summer. Despite the poor qualifications, expectations within the association remain high, as the national team has always qualified for the knockout phase in the last five tournaments. “We want to reach the eighth finals,” says Blanc resolutely. “At least in the round of 16.” And that with Murat Yakin as coach.

Qualification Group A

		team	SP	T.D	PT
	1	Spain	8th	20	21
	2	Scotland	8th	9	17
	3	Norway	8th	2	11
	4	Georgia	8th	-6	8th
	5	Cyprus	8th	-25	0

Qualification group B

		team	SP	T.D	PT
	1	France	8th	26	22
	2	The Netherlands	8th	10	18
	3	Greece	8th	6	13
	4	Ireland	8th	-1	6
	5	Gibraltar	8th	-41	0

Qualification Group C

		team	SP	T.D	PT
	1	England	8th	18	20
	2	Italy	8th	7	14
	3	Ukraine	8th	3	14
	4	North Macedonia	8th	-10	8th
	5	Malta	8th	-18	0

Qualification Group D

		team	SP	T.D	PT
	1	Turkiye	8th	7	17
	2	Croatia	8th	9	16
	3	Wales	8th	0	12
	4	Armenia	8th	-2	8th
	5	Latvia	8th	-14	3

Qualification Group E

		team	SP	T.D	PT
	1	Albania	8th	8th	15
	2	Czech Republic	8th	6	15
	3	Poland	8th	0	11
	4	Moldavia	8th	-3	10
	5	Faroe Islands	8th	-11	2

Qualification Group F

		team	SP	T.D	PT
	1	Belgium	8th	18	20
	2	Austria	8th	10	19
	3	Sweden	8th	2	10
	4	Azerbaijan	8th	-10	7
	5	Estonia	8th	-20	1

Qualification Group G

		team	SP	T.D	PT
	1	Hungary	8th	9	18
	2	Serbia	8th	6	14
	3	Montenegro	8th	-2	11
	4	Lithuania	8th	-6	6
	5	Bulgaria	8th	-7	4

Qualification Group H

		team	SP	T.D	PT
	1	Denmark	10	9	22
	2	Slovenia	10	11	22
	3	Finland	10	8th	18
	4	Kazakhstan	10	4	18
	5	Northern Ireland	10	-4	9
	6	San Marino	10	-28	0

Qualification group I

		team	SP	T.D	PT
	1	Romania	10	11	22
	2	Switzerland	10	11	17
	3	Israel	10	0	15
	4	Belarus	10	-5	12
	5	Kosovo	10	0	11
	6	Andorra	10	-17	2

Qualification group J

		team	SP	T.D	PT
	1	Portugal	10	34	30
	2	Slovakia	10	9	22
	3	Luxembourg	10	-6	17
	4	Iceland	10	1	10
	5	Bosnia and Herzegovina	10	-11	9
	6	Liechtenstein	10	-27	0

Source : Blick

Emma

I’m Emma Jack, a news website author at 24 News Reporters. I have been in the industry for over five years and it has been an incredible journey so far. I specialize in sports reporting and am highly knowledgeable about the latest trends and developments in this field.