Switzerland aims for Euro 2024 history against England, eyeing their first semi-final berth in a major tournament after impressive wins over Italy and strong performances against Germany.
Switzerland is making waves at Euro 2024, eyeing a historic semi-final appearance as they prepare to face England in the quarter-finals. The Swiss team, often considered underdogs, has impressed with their performances, including a decisive victory over defending champions Italy.
Under coach Murat Yakin, Switzerland has shown they can compete with Europe's elite. Their squad, while lacking big-name stars apart from Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji, has proven to be a cohesive unit that exceeds expectations.
Key to their success has been the contributions of Bologna teammates Dan Ndoye, Michel Aebischer, and Remo Freuler. These players have been instrumental in Switzerland's journey to the quarter-finals, consistently providing goals and assists throughout the tournament.
England, their quarter-final opponents, are aware of the challenge they face. Defender John Stones praised Switzerland's performances and quality of players, acknowledging the tough test ahead.
Should Switzerland overcome England, they would face either the Netherlands or Turkey in the semi-finals. This presents a potentially easier path to the final compared to the other side of the bracket, which features heavyweights like Germany, Spain, Portugal, and France.
