Switzerland face a crucial UEFA Nations League clash against Serbia as they seek to avoid relegation from League A. After a challenging run in their group, Switzerland need a victory to avoid an automatic demotion, following a disappointing campaign that has left them with only a single point. Their opponents, Serbia, have fared better, with ambitions of potentially advancing if results favour them across the group.
Both sides come into this fixture with notable absences in defence and in the middle of the park, setting the stage for a fairly unpredictable showdown. Switzerland, hampered by defensive injuries, will be eager to impress at Stadion Letzigrund, while Serbia, buoyed by attacking power, will aim to capitalise on the Swiss’ vulnerability in their makeshift back line.
Switzerland Team News
Switzerland’s head coach, Murat Yakin, has a defensive selection dilemma with seasoned defenders Fabian Schar (after retiring following the Euros), Nico Elvedi, and Manuel Akanji unavailable, forcing him to rely on the inexperienced pair of Aurele Amenda and Albian Hajdari at the back.
Eray Comert may drop into defence as Yakin looks to piece together a competitive lineup. Denis Zakaria and Dan Ndoye are also absent, compounding Yakin's selection woes.
In midfield, Granit Xhaka remains the anchor and captain, alongside Remo Freuler, who scored in their recent draw with Denmark.
Up front, Breel Embolo is expected to lead the line, supported by Amdouni, Rieder, and Aebischer in a formation that will rely heavily on cohesive defensive efforts.
Switzerland Predicted Lineup to face Serbia
Kobel; Widmer, Hajdari, Comert, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Amdouni, Rieder, Aebischer; Embolo
Serbia Predicted Lineup
Serbia head coach Dragan Stojkovic is expected to field a strong attacking front, led by Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic, the latter returning after missing October’s fixtures.
However, Serbia will be without their influential midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, creating gaps Stojkovic will look to fill with depth options like Marko Grujic.
The backline will see Nikola Milenkovic and Strahinja Pavlovic tasked with containing Switzerland’s forward threats, while Marko Grujic and Nemanja Maksimovic shore up the midfield.
Stojkovic will aim to use Serbia’s attacking quality to exploit Switzerland’s defensive frailties.
Serbia Predicted Lineup to face Switzerland
Petrovic; Erakovic, Milenkovic, Pavlovic; Nedeljkovic, Maksimovic, Grujic, Terzic; Samardzic; Vlahovic, Mitrovic
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