Captain Xhaka allowed to play for Switzerland again
Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo will both be allowed to play for Switzerland again next month following an investigation into forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates obtained by the pair.
Switzerland's captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo will be permitted to play for their national team again next month, according to the Swiss Football Association (SFV). The decision comes after an investigation into the two players who obtained forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates. Xhaka, 34, missed recent Nations League matches against Scotland, North Macedonia, and Slovenia due to his admission of acquiring a fake certificate.
Similarly, Embolo, 29, was dropped from the squad in September for the same reason. The SFV stated that they carefully considered the specific circumstances of both cases, the concluded legal proceedings, and the sporting consequences in making their decision. Xhaka and Embolo were each fined 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) and suspended for two years, with the condition that they refrain from any further offenses.
Despite being stripped of the captaincy, Xhaka remains confident that his return to the national team in November for matches against Slovenia and Scotland is a responsible and appropriate course of action. The final decision on the captaincy will be made by the team's coach, Murat Yakin, who will announce the squad on November 5.
Currently, Switzerland holds the top position in Group E heading into their final two Nations League fixtures.
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