As the Swiss manager Murat Yakin and defender Manuel Akanji prepare to face Scotland in their upcoming match, they are anticipating a different team from the one that suffered a 5-1 defeat to Germany. Both men emphasized the strong qualifying campaign Scotland had, highlighting wins against Spain and Norway as examples of the team’s true abilities.
Akanji expressed his concern about the threats posed by Scotland, particularly singling out John McGinn and Scott McTominay for their impressive seasons with Aston Villa and Manchester United. He also highlighted the danger of Andy Robertson’s attacking prowess on the left side. Yakin praised the German performance in the previous match and emphasized that Switzerland cannot underestimate Scotland.
Scotland faces a tough challenge in their upcoming match, but they are determined to secure a positive result against Switzerland. The Swiss team boasts a strong core with goalkeeper Yann Sommer, Akanji, and captain Granit Xhaka all coming off successful seasons with their club teams. The team is filled with talent, including standout players like Michel Aebischer who made an impact in their earlier victory against Hungary.