2024-08-29 12:20:20
Yakin comments here on Fabian Schär’s resignation.
20 minutesMurat Yakin presented the first squad from the European Championship in Muri near Bern. Xherdan Shaqiri, Yann Sommer and Fabian Schär are missing in this one; Yakin was asked about the departure of Schär, the latest resignation.
The 49-year-old had to admit: “It surprised us too. We were counting on him after the fantastic European Championships.” The system was designed for him, with the three-man chain. He wanted to know more about his red card, “and he told me he was giving up. This hit me personally, I must admit. But it’s the best time for him to stop.”
Performance for Wüthrich
Then we went to the new squad, with Gregory Wüthrich’s first squad. “Gregory has huge self-confidence, with the double (with Sturm Graz, ed.), he also played great matches internationally. Now he has a chance and he is looking forward to it. In terms of character, he fits into the team, as backup to the three central defenders. Whether inside or outside remains to be seen.”
Nati coach Murat Yakin addressed the media.
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Striker Noah Okafor is not there, and coach Nati also had to comment on this, he said: “I had a good long conversation with Noah and he resolved it. I was not always happy with his performance. It has already proven a standard and this. His last goal in the national team was a long time ago. But the door is not closed, it is more like a break. We have a lot of offensive forces, it’s in his hands.”
The goal is to stay in Serie A
Gregor Kobel has taken over position 1 in the Swiss goal since the summer. “He’s the clear No. 1 and he was very happy about it,” Yakin said. And in addition: “He is a different man than Yann, very self-confident. He knows he is good and we hope he stays fit and doesn’t get too stressed. It’s been a difficult period for him behind Yann, we hope he’ll settle into our system immediately.”
Kobel should also help to achieve the goal in the League of Nations: to stay in League A. But: “Participation in the Final Four would be great.” Yakin says there are high expectations after the European Championships and they need fresh blood. “We will be looking at some players.”
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