Murat Yakin to make three to four changes ahead of North Macedonia clash
Swiss coach says he will rotate the team after the final training, but did not disclose which players will be replaced.
Murat Yakin plans three to four changes ahead of the North Macedonia game, the Swiss coach said at his pre-match press conference as Switzerland prepare to face North Macedonia.
The Swiss side arrive at the fixture with a perfect record so far under Yakin: three wins in three matches. Yakin told reporters that he expects to alter the lineup, but he did not name specific players and said the final decision will follow the team's last training session, which was taking place at the time of the briefing.
"After the starting eleven remained unchanged in the second and third match, rotation will be made against North Macedonia. Depending on his impressions from the final training, the national coach said he intends to make 'three to four changes'," Yakin said.
Late adjustments after final workout
Yakin and his coaching staff said they will confirm the XI only after assessing the players in the final workout. That caution reflects the coach's desire to keep options open and to reward form and fitness ahead of the whistle.
North Macedonia's national team was preparing to fly to Switzerland while awaiting the confirmed Swiss lineup. Journalists in the press room pressed for more detail, but the Swiss staff declined to provide further specifics ahead of the match.
Article date: 05.10.2026 10:51. Reporter: Marija Kovacheva.
Photo: press material from the event
