Yakin fears for Shaqiri

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As announced by Blick, coach Murat Yakin will start the European Championship qualifier for Germany 2024 with a rejuvenated national team. Big names such as Haris Seferovic (31) or wing Steven Zuber (31) can only be called up for the games against Belarus and Israel . Yakin notified the two of their non-nomination by phone. “They were good conversations,” says the Nati coach, “I explained to them that the door to the Nati would not remain closed to them. Both can impose themselves again through performance. They both accepted it.” YB star Christian Fassnacht is also no longer there. The same applies to him as to Seferovic and Zuber. “It was not a decision against them, but a decision for the young players.”

GC-Schmid himself was surprised by the nomination

Young players like FCB striker Zeki Amdouni (22) and Andi Zeqiri (23). Just like Nice regular Jordan Lotomba (23). Like YB defender Cédric Zesiger (24), who replaces the injured Fabian Schär. And just like classification defender Dominik Schmid (25), the biggest surprise in Yakin’s selection. “He has good dynamics, is left-footed and young. I want to give him a chance,” Yakin explains his choice. And how did Schmid react when Yakin shared the message with him? Yakin laughs and says: “It was a few seconds of silence on the line, then I asked him if he was still there…”

Despite the rejuvenation, the youngest Swiss World Cup driver is not there for the starting gun for the European Championship qualifiers. Ardon Jashari, 20, is missing from Yakin’s 23-man squad. According to Yakin, this has nothing to do with the special opener against Belarus, which takes place in Serbia, but is purely sporting in nature. “Jashari needs to get to know the U21 team and coach Patrick Kader.” The young man from Lucerne is expected to be a key player at the U21 European Championship next summer.

Also for Captain Xhaka and Shaqiri there was no discussion about canceling the trip to Serbia because of the heated history. Yakin: “Both really want to be there and help. There was no discussion, no hesitation.”

Muscle problems again: Shaqiri is still doubtful

Where you have to put a big question mark behind Shaqiri’s staff. Shaq was last substituted for the Chicago Fire due to an injury. “XS” ​​​​is again suffering from muscle problems, an MRI is still pending. On Sunday, the SFV will know if Shaq is traveling along. “We hope he will be there,” says Yakin, “if not, we are prepared.” And how! Yakin’s waiting list contains 16 names – almost as long as his 23-man squad.

He is looking forward to the new campaign with his rejuvenated squad. “It is a great track and a great challenge to start as a group favourite. We have more quality than our opponents.” Now it’s time to show that on the pitch.

Source : Blick