Switzerland will host Spain in a Group 2 match in Geneva in the UEFA Nations League.
Switzerland have lost both their matches and are yet to register a point in the Nations League. They were humiliated 4-0 by Portugal in their last match and are now in the dire hunt for a win.
The Swiss defence has struggled to keep resistance as their last win came back in 2021 when they thrashed Bulgaria in a World Cup qualifier match.
They are currently winless in their last four matches in all competitions and relegation to League B is looming large on them as they somehow need to grind op a win in the Nations League.
However, their home record is somewhat they can vouch for as they haven’t lost a game on their home soil in the last 11 matches. Coach Murat Yakin’s imminent future is now safe but another loss could provide some food for thought to the Swiss football association.
Spain have looked unimpressive in the Nations League as they have had two draws so far in the tournament. The Czech Republic were on their course to a famous win over Spain with goals from Jakub Pesek and Jan Kuchta but a late goal from Inigo Martinez salvaged a draw. The other goal was scored by Gavi who became the youngest ever goalscorer for Spain.
They had the same kind of fate in the first game when Portugal scored a late equaliser to deny Spain a victory. Spain narrowly edged the Swiss side in their last two matches in the Nations League and later in Madrid in 2020 and the host country then played a draw with Gerard Moreno netting for the Spanish team.
Luis Enrique’s decision to ignore David de Gea raised many questions as the Spanish manager preferred Unai Simon, David Raya and Robert Sanchez for the national team.
The manager later clarified De Gea’s distribution and his ability in aerial balls were the reason behind his selection.
SWI vs SPA, UEFA Nations League
Date: 10th June 2022
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Venue: Stade de Geneve
Form Guide
Switzerland Nations League Form
L L
Switzerland Form (all competitions)
- D-W-L-D-L-L
Spain Nations League Form
D D
Spain Form (all competitions)
- W-W-W-W-D-D
Head to Head
Switzerland wins: 5
Draws: 1
Spain wins: 17
Team News
Switzerland News
Swiss manager might have to reshuffle his defence as Fabian Schar won’t be able to offer his service as he accumulated two yellow cards in the last two matches which will now serve an automatic one match ban.
Nico Elvedi and Manuel Akanji are already on the sidelines.
Spain News
Except Ansu Fati, the Spanish teams do not have any fresh injury concerns.
Switzerland possible lineup
Sommer; Widmer, Frei, Comert, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Steffen, Shaqiri, Okafor; Embolo
Spain possible lineup
Simon; Azpilicueta, Torres, Garcia, Alba; Llorente, Busquets, Gavi; Asensio, Morata, Torres
Predictions
Switzerland will have the urgency mostly but Spain do have the potential to inflict further damage on the Swiss side.
SWI vs SPA Fantasy XI No. 1
Simon; Rodriguez, Azpilicueta, Torres ; Busquets, Gavi, Xhaka, Freuler; Morata, Torres, Embolo
SWI vs SPA Fantasy XI No. 2
Simon; Rodriguez, Azpilicueta, Torres,Frei ; Busquets, Gavi, Xhaka; Morata, Torres, Embolo
