Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo have been permitted to return to the Switzerland national team next month following an investigation into forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates. Xhaka, the Switzerland captain, missed Nations League matches against Scotland, North Macedonia and Slovenia in October after admitting to acquiring a fake certificate in 2022. Embolo was also dropped from the squad in September for the same reason.
The Swiss Football Association confirmed both players will be available for manager Murat Yakin for November's fixtures against Slovenia and Scotland. Both were fined 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) and suspended for two years provided no further offences are committed. Xhaka has retained the captaincy, though the final decision rests with coach Yakin, who will name his squad on 5 November.
Switzerland sit top of Group E heading into their final two Nations League fixtures.
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