Aston Villa star Johan Manzambi withdraws from Switzerland's Nations League games
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Winger Johan Manzambi has withdrawn from Switzerland’s squad for two Nations League games and returned to his club Aston Villa.The 21-year-old star had calf pain this week and has not improved enough to play in the team’s Nations League second-tier group, the Swiss Football Association said on Thursday.
Swiss winger Johan Manzambi has pulled out of the national team's upcoming Nations League matches, citing a persistent calf issue that has yet to improve. The 21-year-old Aston Villa forward is a vital player for his club, who will soon face a demanding schedule of six matches in 18 days, including European competitions. The Swiss Football Association confirmed Manzambi's withdrawal and stated that the Swiss squad remains atop the Nations League second-tier group, leading by five points ahead of the final two decisive rounds against Slovenia and Scotland.
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