Xhaka and Embolo return after forging Covid certificates

Xhaka and Embolo end four-match bans after forging Covid vaccination certificates; both eligible for November Nations League matches against Slovenia and Scotland.

The Swiss Football Association has lifted the suspension of Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo following their four-match ban for falsifying Covid vaccination certificates. Both players are now eligible to feature in Switzerland's Nations League fixtures in November against Slovenia (13 November, away) and Scotland (16 November, home). The SFA confirmed the decision after completing a thorough analysis of both cases and concluding their return was possible once judicial proceedings concluded and sporting consequences had been served. Xhaka will retain the captaincy. The pair will be included in the preliminary squad, with final selections announced by manager Murat Yakin on 5 November. Switzerland topped their Nations League B group during the players' absence, winning all four matches.