Captaincy row at Twente opponent Thun takes surprising turn

Swiss champions Thun face captaincy turmoil ahead of Europa League tie at Twente after manager Privitelli stripped Marco Bürki of the armband.

FC Thun, Swiss champions returning to European football after 13 seasons, are embroiled in a captaincy dispute ahead of their Europa League visit to FC Twente. New manager Gian-Luca Privitelli removed the armband from Marco Bürki this week, with vice-captain Jan Bamert also sidelined. Technical director Andres Gerber clarified that Bürki remains captain and Bamert his deputy, describing Privitelli's move as a "wake-up call" for the squad during a probationary period. The controversy comes as Thun have seen four captains sent off with red cards this season.