Swiss boss defends Xhaka and Embolo recalls to face Scotland

Yakin backs Xhaka and Embolo's return to the Switzerland squad for the Nations League match against Scotland after their fake Covid certificate investigation.

Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin has defended his decision to recall captain Granit Xhaka and striker Breel Embolo to face Scotland in the Nations League following an investigation into them obtaining fake Covid certificates. Yakin insisted he never had doubts about reinstating the pair.

The article also covers several Scottish football stories: Hearts winger Sabah Kerjota is determined to play against Falkirk on Sunday despite damaging his arm in Thursday's Conference League tie against Thun.

St Johnstone defender Bozo Mikulic was forced off after just 14 minutes against Dundee, breaking his nose and sustaining concussion in an aerial duel after recently returning from ACL, hamstring and calf injuries. Raith Rovers face possible disciplinary action over a social media post aimed at Dunfermline Athletic manager Neil Lennon following Friday's 0-0 draw in the Fife derby.