Chelsea's pursuit of Xhaka highlights shift in squad-building strategy
Chelsea's interest in Granit Xhaka underlines a new willingness at Stamford Bridge to target experienced players if they fit the profile the club is looking for.
Chelsea's interest in Granit Xhaka underlines a new willingness at Stamford Bridge to target experienced players if they fit the profile the club is looking for.
Switzerland are no longer haunted by cultural divisions within the squad but have, under the leadership of coach Murat Yakin and captain Granit Xhaka, grown into a solid unit despite having players f…
Bosnia and Herzegovina's coach Sergej Barbarez refused to give up their World Cup hopes after a late collapse in a 4-1 defeat by Switzerland on Thursday left them needing to beat Qatar in their fin…
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said a carefully planned double substitution after the second hydration break proved decisive in his side's 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, with Jo…
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin said his side had "lost two points" after Qatar struck in stoppage time to claim their first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw in Group B on Saturday.
Switzerland are raring to get their campaign underway against Qatar and are shaping up to deliver their best World Cup so far, but the players must make sure they enjoy the moment, captain Granit X…
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin opted for consistency and experience on Wednesday as he named his 26-man squad for the World Cup, picking 17 players who were in the selection in Qatar four years ago.
Florian Wirtz scored two sensational goals - and claimed a pair of assists - to help Germany stretch their winning run to six matches with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Switzerland in Basel.