{
  "id": 19644998,
  "title": "Aston Villa star Johan Manzambi withdraws from Switzerland’s Nations League games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/aston-villa-star-johan-manzambi-withdraws-from-switzerlands-nations",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T11:37:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/11/12/aston-villa-star-johan-manzambi-withdraws-from-switzerlands-nations-league-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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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    "Johan Manzambi withdraws from Swiss Nations League games due to calf injury.",
    "21-year-old Aston Villa forward faces persistent fitness issue.",
    "Swiss team leads Nations League second-tier group by five points."
  ],
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        "title": "Aston Villa star Johan Manzambi withdraws from Switzerland's Nations League games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/aston-villa-star-johan-manzambi-withdraws-from-switzerlands-nations-19645401",
        "published": "2026-11-12T11:37:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}