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Chile v Switzerland Preview

Mark_S — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:42:48 +0000

Chile striker Humberto Suazo returns, while Switzerland’s all time leading goalscorer Alex Frei could be back for Ottmar Hitzfeld’s side.

Frei picked up an ankle injury before his squad flew out to South Africa, but has been back in training this week.

Also back in contention is West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami, who has overcome a thigh injury. Definitely out, however, is centre back Phillipe Senderos, who suffered an ankle injury in the victory over Spain.

Chile manager Marcelo Bielsa may bring Suazo into the starting line-up, but Suazo faces competition from Alexis Sanchez and Jean Beausejour for a place in attack.

Play maker Jorge Valdivia is back, despite a muscle problem suffered in the opening match against Honduras.

KICK-OFF: MONDAY JUNE 21st 15:00 GMT

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Spain vs Switzerland Preview

Nick Lewis — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:19:50 +0000

Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta could fit to start against a Switzerland side who will be without their main striker, Alex Frei.

Frei, who has scored 40 goals in 73 appearances for Switzerland and is his country’s captain, has an ankle problem and is not fit enough to be considered for this match. Bayer Leverkusen forward Eren Derdiyok will replace Frei upfront.

Also out for Ottmar Hitzfeld’s side is West Ham midfielder Valon Behrami, who misses out with a thigh strain.

Spain boss Vincent Del Bosque remains confident that Andres Iniesta will be fit enough to play, but if the Barcelona man doesn’t make it, Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas will step in to midfield.

With Fernando Torres still recovering full fitness after a knee injury, the Liverpool striker is set for a place on the bench, with David Villa playing upfront on his own for Spain. Support will come from David Silva and 22 year old Juan Mata on the wings.

KICK-OFF: WEDNESDAY JUNE 16th 15:00 GMT

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Switzerland World Cup Squad

Nick Lewis — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:00:52 +0000

Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld has announced his 23 man Switzerland squad, with Xherdan Shaqiri being the one surprise name (in more ways than one!) among the final selection.

SWITZERLAND SQUAD FOR 2010 WORLD CUP FINALS

Goalkeepers: Diego Benaglio (Wolfsburg), Johnny Leoni (Zurich), Marco Woelfli (Young Boys).

Defenders: Stephan Lichtsteiner (Lazio), Stephane Grichting (Auxerre), Steve Von Bergen (Hertha Berlin), Philippe Senderos (Arsenal), Mario Eggimann (Hannover), Christoph Spycher (Eintracht Frankfurt), Reto Ziegler (Sampdoria).

Midfielders: Valon Behrami (West Ham), Gokhan Inler (Udinese), Benjamin Huggel (Basle), Gelson Fernandes (St. Etienne), Xherdan Shaqiri (Basel), Pirmin Schwegler (Eintracht Frankfurt), Tranquillo Barnetta (Bayer Leverkusen), Marco Padalino (Sampdoria).

Forwards: Alex Frei (Basle), Blaise Nkufo (Twente), Eren Derdiyok (Bayer Leverkusen), Hakan Yakin (Lucerne), Marco Streller (Basle).

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