This is how Jakin played against Serbia

Defense Minister Manuel Akanji is absent through injury, as are other players. There is a question mark behind the use of goalkeeper Gregor Kerber. After resigning in the summer, head coach Murat Yakin must find creative solutions in the Nations League, particularly in defence.

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In the Nations League, Switzerland has fallen on hard times. There was a threat of relegation in four of the six rounds, and the national team only managed one point. She will now face Serbia in Letzgrund in Zurich on Friday (8:45pm) and European champions Spain on Monday.

Coach Murat Yakin has received several messages recently, but that doesn't make his job any easier. Defender Manuel Akanji had to withdraw, as did midfielder Denis Zakaria and attacker Dan Ndoye. Michel Abisher and Ruben Vargas were previously sidelined due to injuries.

Dan Ndoye was taken off the pitch in an ambulance during Bologna's match against Roma.Image: trapezoid

How is Kerber's physical fitness?

But this is not enough. Gregor Kerber, one of the new goalkeepers, has been sidelined by Borussia Dortmund recently with a hip problem. Will he recover in time? Additionally, forward Breel Embolo is once again in doubt; according to his coach in Monaco and former YB champion Adi Hütter, Embolo is not at 100% .

So who should put out the fire for the match between Serbia and Spain?

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Switzerland are likely to use a 4-2-3-1 formation in their 2-2 draw with Denmark on Friday, with Yvonne Mvogo in goal in the 11-man starting XI. At Lorient, the Freiburg man only played in Ligue 2, but still finished second, conceding only 15 goals in 13 games.

New to center back?

In front of him in the four-man defense is the proven Ricardo Rodriguez (Sevilla Betis) on the left and Kevin Mbabu from Danish joint leaders Midtjylland on the right . At headquarters, Yakin can rely on Erre Komelt and Albian Hajdari from Spanish relegation candidates Valladolid. This will be the 21-year-old Lugano defender's international debut.

Albian Hajdari arrived in Zurich with a large plaster on his forehead: he suffered a head injury in a confrontation with YB on Sunday.Image: trapezoid

Jakin is currently without Nico Elvedi following Fabian Schaal's resignation and Akanji's injury – partly due to a thigh injury and partly due to his suspension against Serbia . After moving to Frankfurt for 10 million euros, Orele Armenda is currently only a supplementary player there.

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At least the headquarters is appropriate. There are no doubts about captains Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler. Fabian Riedel from Stuttgart could play in front of them, with Zeki Amdouni (Benfica) and the returning Noah Okafor (Milan) or Derek Coutei out wide. Sa, who has scored nine goals for Servette in the Super League.

Two conductors of Swiss football: Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler.Image: trapezoid

The position remains at the center of the storm. With Embolo injured, the position may go to Andy Zeqiri. He scored four goals in eight games in Standard Liege's starting eleven.

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