🚨 Granit Xhaka Could Return to Switzerland Squad as Murat Yakin Backs Him After COVID Certificate Case
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin wants Granit Xhaka back in the national team, while Swiss Football Association president Peter Knäbel has left the door open for the experienced midfielder’s return. 🇨🇭⚽
The latest development comes after Xhaka was handed a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs (approximately £136,000) after admitting to obtaining a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination certificate in 2022. ⚖️
The Sunderland captain accepted the decision and took responsibility for his actions. The fine will not be enforced provided he commits no further offence during a two-year probation period. He has also paid the associated court costs. <Cite refs={[“turn994166news11”,“turn994166search9”]}/>
🇨🇭 Murat Yakin Wants Xhaka Back
Despite the controversy, Switzerland manager Murat Yakin has made his position clear: he wants Xhaka to return to the national team.
Yakin believes Switzerland still needs its experienced players, while Knäbel has indicated that the door remains open. The midfielder was left out of Switzerland’s recent international fixtures as the situation was addressed. <Cite refs={[“turn994166search7”,“turn994166search5”]}/>
👀 Will Xhaka Wear the Swiss Shirt Again?
Xhaka is Switzerland’s record-holder for men’s international appearances, with 152 caps, and has been a key figure for his country for years. His possible return will now depend on further discussions with the Swiss football authorities.
With the manager backing his return and the FA president leaving options open, attention will turn to whether the experienced captain features in Switzerland’s next squad.
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Source: Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS), Reuters and Swiss media reports.
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