Swiss Breakout Star Manzambi and 2 Others Leave Training Ahead of World Cup Clash with Colombia
Switzerland said Manzambi, Rubén Vargas and Djibril Sow cut training short, leaving their status uncertain before the round of 16 match.
- On Monday, Switzerland's breakout World Cup star Johan Manzambi left training early ahead of Tuesday's round of 16 match against Colombia in Vancouver.
- The 20-year-old midfielder has scored three goals during the tournament, displaying versatility that stymies opponents while playing for Freiburg in the Bundesliga with 26 starts.
- Beyond Manzambi, Ruben Vargas and Djibril Sow also cut training short, while Defender Luca Jaquez and Michel Aebisischer did not participate in the session.
- Coach Murat Yakin said, "If they might not play tomorrow, it could be a huge issue for us," noting players face medical examinations to determine availability.
- Should the Swiss win on Tuesday, they will reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954; Yakin remains optimistic despite absences.
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Johan Manzambi out with injury for Switzerland in round of 16 against Colombia at the World Cup
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Switzerland standout Johan Manzambi will miss the team’s round-of-16 match at the World Cup against Colombia on Tuesday with an injury.
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In the last round of 16 of the World Cup, Switzerland plays Colombia. The winner will face Argentina. Follow the match here, on DR1 or via 'VM på P4'.
Remo Freuler, a starter for the Swiss national team against Colombia, spoke about what Johan Manzambi's injury meant for the group, and assured that the squad will manage it in the best way.
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