38 players nominated
Switzerland start their European Championship preparations with an XXL squad
Switzerland is preparing for the European Football Championship, which begins on June 14, with an XXL squad. National coach Murat Yakin named a total of 38 players - including five goalkeepers and ex-Salzburg striker Noah Okafor - to the provisional squad on Friday.
The squad will be reduced twice after the international match against Estonia on June 4 and the day before the final test match against Austria in St. Gallen on June 8. Yakin wants to go into the tournament with 24 players.
The reason for the long list of candidates is that many players have been in action in different leagues and competitions for longer than others, explained Yakin. He wants to ensure a high level of intensity in the first phase of preparation, which begins with 19 outfield players and two goalkeepers. The players still absent in the first part are expected to arrive in eastern Switzerland on May 31 or, at the latest, at the start of the official preparation period from June 3.
"Time is running out"
Breel Embolo and Denis Zakaria were nominated even though they are not yet fit to play due to injuries. "Time is running out, but I am optimistic and confident that they will be able to return during the training camp," said Yakin about the professionals from Adi Hütter's club AS Monaco.
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