Switzerland men’s national soccer team wins last friendly against Ireland after draw against Denmark, but many doubts remain.
In view of Euro 2024 o Germany 2024 Nati also completed their first friendlies, Murat Yakin’s team after a lackluster performance against Denmark that ended in a draw, brings home a win thanks to a free kick goal by 32-year-old Shaqiri who thus signs his 30th goal in the national team.
It is the first goal for the Swiss national soccer team after about 250 minutes without a goal, the first victory since the 3-0 win over Andorra since last September 2023 and the second international match in a row without conceding a goal.
Ct. Murat Yakin made seven changes from his last outing in Copenhagen, confirming only Xhaka, Silvan Widmer, Dan Ndoye and Fabian Schär from the first minute. Among the newcomers, Vincent Sierro made his debut in the starting 11, leaving a very positive impression, as did Dereck Kutesa, who entered in the second half, becoming the 15th rookie under Yakin’s management.
However, the despite the victory the Red Swiss lineup did not enthrall fans and pundits. With less than three months to go before the European Championships, the Swiss team leaves doubts and perplexities in offense, while it seems to have improved slightly in defense. Other news to report includes the injury of Yann Sommer goalkeeper of Nati andInter Fc who was injured during the first friendly against Denmark.
Euro 2024 Switzerland’s upcoming matches
The Red Swiss team will return to the pitch for the last two pre-European friendly matches, against Estonia on June 4 in Lucerne and Austria on June 8 in St. Gallen. The date of the gathering is scheduled for next May 27.
We remind all readers that the men’s European Football Championship will be held in Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024.
