A new chapter now opens for Remo Freuler and his teammates with a table that breathes the scent of a Euro. “Portugal, Spain and France: we may indeed replay Euro 2021 well,” he smiles.
“We passed the first round. With the manner, insofar as we did not want to speculate on a draw with the risk of Cameroon winning against Brazil, explains Remo Freuler. We knew it was possible…“
“We got back to the hotel at 2:30 a.m. It was a little late to party…” According to the Glaronais, the Swiss very quickly switched to the round of 16 mode in this World Cup.
The appointment is made with Portugal in the stadium of Lusail. “We know Portugal by heart. The Portuguese know us by heart too. We lost 4-0 in June in Lisbon in a game that we started on the wrong foot”emphasizes Remo Freuler.
Most “a week later in Geneva, we showed that we couldn’t beat them (red: 1-0). Honestly, it will be 50-50 on Tuesday. So far, two teams have really impressed me since the start of the World Cup: France and Spain. Not Portugal!”claims the middle of Nottingham.
Sommer and Elvedi resumed physical activity
On Saturday, Murat Yakin did not organize any collective session. With the exception of Remo Freuler who had to respond to requests from the press, the players stayed at the hotel. According to assistant coach Vincent Cavin, Yann Sommer and Nico Elvedi, the two big absentees on Friday, “have resumed physical activity”.
Victim of a nasty cold snap, the goalkeeper and the defender have three days ahead of them to get back in shape. Sunday’s training will give a first indication as to their presence for this round of 16.
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