Once again Switzerland couldn't break through the quarterfinal ceiling at a major tournament. The fall guy at the European Championship proved to be Manuel Akanji after his failure from the penalty spot in a 5-3 shootout loss to England in the quarterfinals in Duesseldorf.
Switzerland ’s Manuel Akanji reacts after missing to score by penalty during a quarterfinal match between England and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Duesseldorf, Germany, Saturday, July 6, 2024. Switzerland ’s head coach Murat Yakin comforts Switzerland ’s Manuel Akanji after a quarterfinal match between England and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Duesseldorf, Germany, Saturday, July 6, 2024.
“That was the only chance,” Yakin said. “Unfortunately there was one situation that led to us conceding one goal.” The squad this year felt different, though, with leaders like Akanji and Bayer Leverkusen’s Granit Xhaka, who just aren’t used to losing. With Sommer now a Serie A title winner with Inter Milan and previously a Bundesliga champion with Bayern Munich. With Schar a regular with Newcastle and with Embolo such a danger up front after regaining his fitness.
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