Swiss coach doubts key players Manzambi and Vargas will play against Colombia

Switzerland's coach, Murat Yakin, has cast doubt on the participation of star players Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Colombia. Both players were forced to leave the team's final training session before the crucial game earlier than planned.

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They had to leave the training session early. If they don't play tomorrow, it will be a very big loss. It could be a huge problem for us.

"They had to leave the training session early. If they don't play tomorrow, it will be a very big loss. It could be a huge problem for us," Yakin stated at a press conference. He added that the players would undergo medical examinations later that afternoon to determine their fitness.

Manzambi, with three goals, is currently Switzerland's top scorer in the World Cup, while Vargas has scored two goals and demonstrated strong chemistry with Manzambi on the field. Yakin recognized their significance, noting, "We know that these players are important, however, they need to be ready 100% and it doesn't help us to have an injured player on the field tomorrow." He indicated that other players might need to step in.

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We know that these players are important, however, they need to be ready 100% and it doesn't help us to have an injured player on the field tomorrow. Could be possible that we have to put in other players.

Yakin expressed particular concern about Manzambi's condition, suggesting it would be "a little difficult" for him to play. Nevertheless, he remained confident in the depth of his squad, stating that Switzerland has "many wonderful players" who can contribute. Both Manzambi and Vargas played 70 minutes in Switzerland's 2-0 victory over Algeria in the previous round before being substituted. Switzerland enters the match against Colombia undefeated, with three wins and one draw in the tournament so far.

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it is going to be a little difficult