published26. May 2022, 15:55
The national stars move into the team hotel in Bad Ragaz on Ascension Thursday. With a newcomer and two returnees. However, two big names are still missing.
Beaming from ear to ear: Nati newcomer Matti Bottani arrives in Bad Ragaz.
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Always elegant: Murat Yakin (left) next to SFV media boss Adrian Arnold.
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The traffic jam did not stop at footballers on Thursday. The Nati stars arrived at the team hotel in Bad Ragaz on Thursday with a delay of up to one and a half hours. There for the first time: Lugano offensive player Mattia Bottani. The 31-year-old moved in with pink hair and an FCL suitcase. “I’m happy like a little kid,” said the Nati debutant to 20 minutes.
Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji also stood out. The man from Winterthur drove up in a Bentley convertible at a sunny 24 degrees. Renato Steffen estimated the temperatures to be even higher. The Wolfsburg wing walked into the hotel in a fashionable two-piece suit with shorts. Atalanta professional Remo Freuler arrived without any traffic jams. “I came by train,” said the 30-year-old.
Returnees Seferovic and Mvogo
Haris Seferovic is back for the first time after several injury breaks. The Benfica striker was last in action with the Nati in September 2021 in the 0-0 draw in Northern Ireland. In addition to the man from Sursee, there is also a return for PSV goalie Yvon Mvogo, who was also last in the national squad almost a year ago.
Murat Yakin’s team is not yet complete. Xherdan Shaqiri is still on duty with Chicago Fire on Sunday night and will then travel to Switzerland. In addition, Mario Gavranovic is missing for a very good reason. The striker is on Thursday evening with Kayserispor in the Turkish Cup final against Sivasspor.
Family festival in Sarganserland
Because most of the players go to the national team right after the end of the season, the association has come up with something special. The families of the pros are invited to Bad Ragaz for Saturday and Sunday. There is even a joint barbecue on the program. Yann Sommer could provide some entertainment. The national goalie traveled with his guitar in his luggage.