Scotland manager Murat Yakin and defender Manuel Akanji are both eagerly anticipating their upcoming match against Switzerland in Cologne. Both players believe that the Scotland team has shown a much stronger qualifying campaign than they did during their previous 5-1 defeat to Germany. They highlighted wins against Spain and Norway as evidence of the team’s true abilities, emphasizing their strong play and impressive performances.
Manuel 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. Despite this, Murat Yakin praised the German performance in their previous match and emphasized that Switzerland cannot underestimate Scotland.
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. However, Scotland faces a tough challenge in their upcoming match and will need to be at their best to secure a positive result against Switzerland.
