The comparison with Xhaka “fades” Jashari, Yakin: He is not yet where he should be, he needs to play!

The Nations League matches have exposed a major problem in Switzerland’s national team, as it struggles to find a successor to Granit Xhaka.

Problems arising from an investigation into the falsification of a Covid-19 vaccination certificate have forced Granit Xhaka not to be called up to the team during this period, but at the same time they have served to highlight a major problem for Murat Yakin’s side.

The Swiss head coach has used Ardon Jashari in the matches against North Macedonia, Scotland and Slovenia, but the Milan midfielder does not seem to have convinced, even though his on-pitch statistics are not negative.

The level of the opponents has meant that coach Yakin is not satisfied with Jashari’s performances, and the player has received a final warning. If he does not play regularly at club level, Switzerland’s national team may consider other alternatives. “As far as I know, Milan’s coach will rely on him, but the problem is when he will do so,” said Yakin, who has warned the 24-year-old that he needs to do something about it.