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Xhaka and Manzambi face injury doubts before Switzerland camp
Granit Xhaka left Sunderland’s match against Chelsea after four minutes with a possible injury, just before joining Switzerland’s national team camp.
Sunderland won 1-0, but the cause and severity of Xhaka’s injury are not yet confirmed; the club’s coach suggested a calf problem, while other reports pointed to his left ankle.
Johan Manzambi also took a knock to the ankle during Aston Villa’s 4-4 draw with Manchester United and came off in the 78th minute.
The 21-year-old had continued playing after the foul, but there is no medical update on his condition.
Xhaka’s return to the national team had been expected after he missed four matches as a sanction over a fake Covid certificate, which he apologized for.
Both players’ availability for Switzerland’s games is uncertain, including Friday’s match away to Slovenia.
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin will have to wait for more information as the team gathers.
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka was forced off Sunderland’s match against Chelsea after four minutes with a possible injury.
Johan Manzambi was also substituted after being struck on the ankle during a match against Manchester United.
The extent of either player’s injury was not known, leaving their availability for Switzerland’s camp uncertain.
Switzerland are due to play away against Slovenia on Friday.
- Who
- Granit Xhaka and Johan Manzambi, Switzerland players.
- What
- Both suffered possible injuries in club matches, raising doubts about their availability for Switzerland’s camp.
- When
- Xhaka was substituted after four minutes against Chelsea; Manzambi was taken off in the 78th minute against Manchester United. The article was published on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Xhaka was playing for Sunderland against Chelsea. Manzambi was playing for Aston Villa against Manchester United.
- Why
- Xhaka left with a possible calf injury; Manzambi was struck on the ankle by a foul. The extent of their injuries was not known.
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Yakin said Xhaka would join Switzerland’s camp and focus on football.
Switzerland are due to play away against Slovenia.
Switzerland are due to play another match; the opponent is not stated in the available article.
- Xhaka’s time on pitch
- Four minutes against Chelsea
- Possible Xhaka injury
- Sunderland coach Régis Le Bris said it could be a calf injury; other reports suggested left ankle problems
- Manzambi’s substitution
- 78th minute against Manchester United
- Manchester United match score
- Aston Villa and Manchester United drew 4-4
- Switzerland’s next fixture
- Away against Slovenia on Friday
What people are saying
I would not advise him to give it up. He is our captain, a leader with 152 international caps. That was never a discussion for me.
I think everything in his case has now been discussed and resolved. He apologised, was very understanding and had just sent me a message wishing us good luck.