Switzerland lost 1-0 against Brazil after a courageous match for lack of skill. Casemiro scored the only goal of the game in the 83rd minute from a half-volley. The Brazilians clinched their ticket to the round of 16. For Switzerland, everything will be decided on Friday against Serbia.
As cruel as it is, this defeat does not call into question the qualification of Switzerland. It will be in the round of 16 if it does not lose against Serbia and if Cameroon does not beat Brazil. It is not absurd to claim that this last Monday of November was finally profitable for the Swiss team with this 3-3 of Serbia against Cameroon which changed the situation.
A gesture almost from elsewhere
Without Xherdan Shaqiri, spared, Switzerland delivered a performance of choice on the defensive level. The Brazilian goal is not attributable to an individual error but to a gesture almost from elsewhere. There are 4 days left for Murat Yakin to find the right tactic against Serbia. The coach will be able to line up Manuel Akanji and Nico Elvedi, who were under the threat of suspension in the event of a new yellow card. He hopes to be able to count on the return of Okafor, injured in a calf.
Murat Yakin’s Switzerland have become a team against which it is difficult to maneuver. After Italy, Portugal and Spain, Brazil was able to verify it. This concern to close the door to the opponent was undoubtedly one of the reasons which led Murat Yakin to deprive himself of Xherdan Shaqiri. The other reason was to save their gem for Friday’s game against Serbia.
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