Xhaka, Embolo Cleared to Play for Switzerland After Forged COVID Certificates Probe
· Sports · BBC Sport
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo are allowed to play for the national team again in November, following an investigation into forged COVID-19 vaccination certificates. Both players were dropped from the squad earlier, with Xhaka missing October's Nations League matches and Embolo sidelined in September. The Swiss Football Association confirmed their availability for upcoming fixtures against Slovenia and Scotland. Both Xhaka, 34, and Embolo, 29, were fined 150,000 Swiss francs and received a two-year suspended ban for the offence. Xhaka retains his captaincy, though the final decision rests with manager Murat Yakin, who will announce the squad on 5 November.
Why it matters
This decision allows key players to return to Switzerland's national football team, impacting their performance in crucial Nations League matches. It also concludes a disciplinary matter that had sidelined the captain and a prominent striker.
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