Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka will miss the international camp after admitting he had acquired a fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate, the Swiss Football Association (SFV) has said. The decision was reached jointly by the player and the SFV leadership after Xhaka issued a public statement acknowledging his actions. I am sorry.” Xhaka, 33, added that he was cooperating fully with the relevant authorities.
The midfielder, who plays for Sunderland in the Premier League, made his international debut in 2011 and is Switzerland’s all-time record appearance holder with 152 caps. SFV president Peter Knaebel welcomed Xhaka’s willingness to take responsibility. At the same time, we came to the joint conclusion that it is in the best interest of the team to complete this gathering without him.” Knaebel added that the focus must shift to maintaining calm before the team’s UEFA Nations League fixtures.
Switzerland gathered in Belek, Turkiye, on Monday to prepare for away matches against North Macedonia and Scotland, followed by home games against Slovenia and North Macedonia. The SFV said it will reassess the situation with Xhaka after the conclusion of the international window.
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