[2024 European Cup Switzerland] Switzerland are heading to the Euros for the sixth time in their history and here we look at their Euro 2024 squad.
Switzerland have participated in five UEFA European Championships between 1996 and 2020. They are set to register their sixth appearance in the competition this year. The team has progressed beyond the group stage on two occasions, reaching the Round of 16 in 2016 and the quarter-finals in 2020, marking their first time advancing so far. However, their journey ended in the latter tournament when they were defeated by Spain on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time.
They will be looking to beat their best result when they head for the 2024 edition. But who will make Murat Yakin's squad for the Euro 2024?
GOALKEEPERS
With over 80 caps to his name, 35-year-old Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer is expected to be the first choice in goal for Switzerland at Euro 2024.
Yvon Mvogo will act as a capable backup if needed.
Name Club
Yann Sommer Inter Milan
Yvon Mvogo Lorient
David von Ballmoos Young Boys
DEFENDERS
Switzerland's defence is one area that is not likely to have any surprise inclusions when the squad is announced. Manchester City's Manuel Akanji, Borussia Monchengladbach's Nico Elvedi and the experienced veteran Ricardo Rodriguez will be guaranteed starters at Euro 2024.
There is also the experience of Fabian Schar and Silvan Widmer as back-up options, ready to get into the lineup if the situation demands their inclusion.
Name Club
Kevin Mbabu FC Augsburg
Silvan Widmer Mainz 05
Nico Elvedi Borussia Mönchengladbach
Manuel Akanji Manchester City
Ricardo Rodriguez Torino
Ulisses Garcia Marseille
Cédric Zesiger VfL Wolfsburg
Eray Cömert Nantes
Fabian Schär Newcastle United
Bećir Omeragić Montpellier
MIDFIELDERS
Xherdan Shaqiri and Granit Xhaka are undoubtedly the biggest players in the Switzerland roster. They will always be present in the starting lineup unless injuries get in the way. Shaqiri is expected to play higher up the field whereas the former Arsenal midfielder is expected to drop deep in the midfield.
Remo Freuler and Michel Aebischer will also be in the mix, competing for first-team opportunities at the Euros.
Name Club
Denis Zakaria Monaco
Remo Freuler Bologna
Granit Xhaka (captain) Bayer Leverkusen
Uran Bislimi Lugano
Michel Aebischer Bologna
Xherdan Shaqiri (vice-captain) Chicago Fire
Vincent Sierro Toulouse
Dereck Kutesa Servette
FORWARDS
In what is likely to be a two-man partnership in the final third, Zeki Amdouni and Noah Okafor will be expected to pair up and wreak havoc in front of the opponents' goal at the biggest stage in Europe.
Ruben Vargas, Renato Steffen and Dan Ndoye will be fighting for places in the final third, especially down the flanks.
Name Club
Zeki Amdouni Burnley
Noah Okafor Milan
Renato Steffen Lugano
Ruben Vargas FC Augsburg
Dan Ndoye Bologna
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R Team
P Pts
1 Liverpool
19 46
2 Arsenal
20 40
3 Forest
20 40
4 Chelsea
20 36
5 Newcastle
20 35
6 Man City
20 34
7 Bournemouth
20 33
8 Aston Villa
20 32
9 Fulham
20 30
10 Brighton
20 28
11 Brentford
20 27
12 Tottenham
20 24
13 Man Utd
20 23
14 West Ham
20 23
15 Crystal Palace
20 21
16 Everton
19 17
17 Wolves
20 16
18 Ipswich
20 16
19 Leicester
20 14
20 Southampton
20 6
NBA standings
Western
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W L
1 Oklahoma City Thunder
31 6
2 Houston Rockets
25 12
3 Memphis Grizzlies
25 14
4 Denver Nuggets
23 15
5 Dallas Mavericks
22 17
6 Los Angeles Lakers
20 16
7 Los Angeles Clippers
20 17
8 Minnesota Timberwolves
20 18
9 Sacramento Kings
20 19
10 Golden State Warriors
19 19
11 Phoenix Suns
18 19
12 San Antonio Spurs
18 19
13 Portland Trail Blazers
13 25
14 Utah Jazz
9 28
15 New Orleans Pelicans
8 31
