Switzerland will start the quarter-final against England as outsiders. But because the national team has so much going for it, Timm Klose believes it has nothing to hide. In fact, there is much more to come.
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- The national team has more than lived up to its role as the secret favorites at this Euro so far.
- They need another exploit against England. However, Timm Klose believes that the team has everything it needs to do so.
- It is particularly important that the team protects itself at the back because the English have great individual class, especially in attack.
Switzerland was a secret favorite at this European Championship right from the start. However, having advanced to the quarter-finals and put in an incredibly strong performance against Italy, Murat Yakin's team is now more of a favorite than a secret.
It is true that the national team will also go into the quarter-final against England as the presumed underdogs. "But Switzerland certainly don't need to be afraid of this team," says blue Sport expert Timm Klose. "It's a bit like the Italians. Of course, the English have even more individual skills. That has to be taken into account."
But if Switzerland perform as a unit again, anything is possible. All the more so because this inner conviction in the national team, coupled with tactical flexibility and a well thought-out approach to the game, can make all the difference.
Why backing up is so important
From Klose's point of view, it could be crucial that the Swiss operate with a worst-case scenario in mind. This means always considering the possible consequences of losing the ball and protecting themselves accordingly. Especially because the English have some absolute world-class players in attack, this could otherwise quickly backfire.
However, despite all the strategies and tactics, this match is also likely to be won or lost to a large extent in the mind. "And that's where the national team has the pride and arrogance to go really far. Something where we Swiss were perhaps a little too sweet in the past."
