Scotland will be looking for a significant improvement when they face a high-flying Switzerland at the Cologne stadium on Wednesday, June 20th (12:30 AM IST). The Tartan Army, who were present in large numbers in Munich last Friday, were left disappointed after their team suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat against Germany.
Switzerland, in contrast, defied early tournament negativity by securing an impressive 3-1 victory over Hungary in Cologne. A similar performance against Scotland would likely see them secure a spot in the last 16.
Scotland coach Steve Clarke acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, “Switzerland is a big challenge, is very strong through the spine of the team and has good pace up front, so we expect a difficult game.” The Scots will be without center-back Ryan Porteous due to a red card against Germany, with Grant Hanley likely to take his place.
Swiss coach Murat Yakin issued a warning to his players, emphasizing Scotland’s ability: “Scotland can play very well. We have a lot of confidence but we think they’ve prepared well for this game, to disrupt us.”
Both teams will be hoping for a strong performance to improve their positions in Group A. Scotland will be desperate to redeem themselves, while Switzerland aims to solidify their place in the knockout stages. The match promises to be an intense encounter, with both sides eager to secure a victory.
