Switzerland goes to Russia 2018 World Cup with 4 Albanian players

05/06/2018 18:17

Switzerland’s national team will compete in Russia 2018 with four Albanians: Xherdan Shaqiri, Valon Behrami, Granit Xhaka and Blerim Xhemaili. The fifth one, Admir Mehmedi, will not be able to play due to an injury.

Xhaka was also into question until the last moment, due to an injury on his knee.

10 out of 23 players on the Swiss team play in the German Bundesliga, including three goalkeepers: Sommer, Burki and Myogo.

Switzerland plays on group E, with Brazil, Serbia and Costa Rica.

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