Xhaka, Embolo return to Swiss squad after fake COVID docs affair
Summary
Switzerland will again consider Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo for selection for its November Nations League matches after both were sanctioned over forged COVID-19 certificates. They missed the team’s first four Nations League games, and the Swiss Football Association says they have completed the legal process and served the sporting consequences.Key Facts
- Xhaka admitted using a forged vaccine certificate to avoid mandatory vaccinations during the pandemic.
- Embolo acknowledged that a penal order against him concerned fake COVID-19 certificates.
- Both players missed Switzerland’s first four Nations League matches.
- The Swiss Football Association said the players will be eligible for selection starting with the November matches.
- Switzerland’s coach, staff and players’ council agreed that Xhaka will remain captain.
- Both players received suspended fines of 150,000 Swiss francs, with a two-year probation period.
- Switzerland will play Slovenia away on November 13 and host Scotland in St Gallen three days later.
- Coach Murat Yakin is scheduled to announce the squad on November 5.
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