Euro 2020, Switzerland vs Spain: From Busquets to Xhaka; Check 3 key battles to watch out for in SUI vs SPA- Switzerland set to battle it out with Spain for a place in the semifinals. The match is set to be played at the Gazprom Arena on 2nd July at 9.30 PM IST. Check key player battles that can pan out.
Euro 2020, Switzerland vs Spain: Key Player Battles 1
Sergio Busquets vs Granit Xhaka:
The battle should be won in the midfield when Switzerland takes on Spain in the Euro 2020 quarterfinal.
Busquets tested positive for coronavirus and had to undergo a brief isolation period before joining the Spanish camp. He hadn’t played in the first two matches and the La Roja looked clueless without their most trusted soldier.
Xhaka had a very inconsistent campaign with Arsenal but started the Euro 2020 with a renewed vigour as he has now led the country on the verge of creating history.
Euro 2020, Switzerland vs Spain: Key Player Battles 2
Haris Seferovic vs Aymeric Laporte:
Aymeric Laporte could have been playing in the French colours in the Euro 2020 but Didier Deschamps’ ignorance forced him to switch nationality.
The Spanish defender has been the preferred choice and also netted his first international goal for his side.
Haris Seferovic isn’t the most fearsome striker but has done his job perfectly for his country so far. The 29 year old has been the perfect old school no.9 as he creates space for his fellow players to join in the attack. Spain backline needs to keep him under wraps if they are to do good in the match.
Euro 2020, Switzerland vs Spain: Key Player Battles 3
Ferran Torres vs Manuel Akanji:
Ferran Torres is a very intelligent player. His quick little movement, knack of finding spaces between the opponent defending lines and the ability to cross the ball has been a rea asset for the Spanish side.
Manuel Akanji has had a quite successful tournament so far and the onus will be on him to keep Torres out of the Swiss penalty box. The Borussia Dortmund defender can match up with his pace