Johan Manzambi Injury Blow Ahead of Newcastle United Transfer
- Switzerland will miss Johan Manzambi in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal against Argentina due to injury, confirmed by head coach Murat Yakin.
- Coach Yakin stated the team tried all possible ways to have Manzambi play, but the midfielder remains unable to perform, calling it a major disappointment.
- Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka emphasized the team's focus on winning against Argentina, not on Lionel Messi, and their aim to perform well as a unit.
- Xhaka described the match as a career highlight and expressed pride in reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years, showing eagerness to compete against the reigning champions.
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Johan Manzambi continues with pain after the injury to the left knee and is ruled out for the match against Argentina this July 11.
The Swiss striker Johan Manzambi, just 20 years old, was ruled out for the 2026 World Cup quarter-final match against Argentina, due to a bruised bruise on the left knee suffered in a training prior to the clash against Colombia. Although medical studies ruled out a rupture of ligaments, persistent pain led technician Murat Yakin to confirm his discharge. Johan Manzambi had been the great offensive revelation of Switzerland, with 3 goals and 2 a…
Switzerland will be without Johan Manzambi in their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, coach Murat Yakin has confirmed. In a pre-match press conference, Yakin announced that the midfielder will not be available for the clash with the reigning champions. "Unfortunately, Johan cannot play tomorrow," the Swiss coach said, confirming his absence from the round of 16 match. Manzambi also missed Switzerland's win over Colombia in the round of …
At the pre-game press conference, Murat Yakin confirmed the package of the Swiss World Cup revelation. He preferred to keep for him everything that could allow the Nati to beat Argentina, Saturday in the quarterfinalsMurat Yakin was waiting for the first question. Also on the second. He remained to know in what order they would spring up in the press conference. It was first Messi – "How to stop it?"-, then Manzambi – "Can he play?". The Swiss t…
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