Hoyer: Cubs Need To Right Ship Ahead Of Deadline
By Philip O'Connor
BERLIN, June 28 (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Yann Sommer is looking forward to re-acquainting himself with some of his Inter Milan team mates when his Switzerland side take on Italy in the last 16 at Euro 2024 on Saturday as contact has ceased since the draw put them on a collision course.
"I have spoken to the lads on a number of occasions over the course of the Euros, but not in the lead-up to the game. We've stopped contacting one another because both sides are focusing on the task at hand," a smiling Sommer told reporters at Berlin's Olympiastadion on Friday.
A 3-1 win over Hungary and successive 1-1 draws with Scotland and Germany set the Swiss up for their last 16 meeting with the Italians, and though they have not beaten Italy since May 1993, some see the Swiss as favourites in the tie.
"We're all focused on making it through to the quarter-finals ... every starting position is different in every major tournament. The opposition changes," Sommer said.
"We're very pleased to play against Italy in the round of 16 tomorrow night, it's a hugely important game for both sides. It's a wonderful stadium and the atmosphere should be great," he added.
Given that Italy have been involved in seven penalty shoot-outs at the Euros, Sommer might find himself the centre of attention if it comes down to spot kicks, and coach Murat Yakin said his side was ready.
"Everyone has taken a penalty in training, we've jotted down some notes but of course, it's not the same thing, taking a penalty on the training ground as opposed to taking one in a match situation with all of the pressure that pertains to that," Yakin told reporters.
"To be honest, I don't want to go to penalties. I hope we can win the game prior to that, because penalties are a lottery, and we know it's not particularly nice thing to go through. But yes, we have practised that as well. And we hope that if we go to penalties, we can win them as well," he added.
The Swiss coach said there would be some changes to the starting line-up, but that everyone is fit and ready to play.
"There's an excellent mood in the camp. And we have fought really hard to make it this far, and we can't wait to get out there and play against Italy," Yakin said.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Medium 76c2ba2d 9c4f 49ae Af7e 9fc85c4e5691 630046a9 6ce5 48ab 8905 Cbec5bb6c98a.webpMen Ready For Remodeling 2022 12 16 11 44 14 Utc 2D4A6688 900 ?v=14a347.webpWhat To Expect When Remodeling In 2022 #keepProtocol2024 Home Renovation Trends E 1200x800 Home Renovation Services 7.webp2024 Remodel.webpMini Cooper Hardtop 100885249 5 A. Main View ALT PRO REmodeler Of The Year 2024 2024 Home Renovation Trends G 1200x800 2024 Home Renovation Trends H 1200x800 Lpo R2XrVbjBsaZbzmkORClB9Yw5jkmjWtRZmxA3PMLvQ419DhlVkuP74K9UYTNvHvCt PN5gGTuTf5gI67OS0UmIpwSwH7Yc24mutzjg2E8 LcsJbtxnlC5 VUhciaUgV1CEhRYDvPQhdQat46lHf3z9Fc0120 Ts Bild1 Scaled ?quality=90&strip=all&w=288&h=216&sig=eN5Xixj7ItaELB 72qqRTgUntitled1 4 1704077778 Maxresdefault AKTm5g Jnh66rOtuayhnoUjw2I 2M44YKIC1QB5If0qRcUbCJUimxrGBf6KtWy2sCl0a4KNblVXPfxcVvCTBq8gO 8hla7vZ7uVqesAyKQB5bGycZsz FAVuxfdMhvd45TaX QaLf3p Q13zfRTrAnE1675291070 Swift1122v3wnl092722 Min Scaled Remodeling In 2024 1600x1067 5930 Mallard Ponds Dr White Large 002 012 003 1500x1000 72dpi 1024x683 8 Home Renovation And Remodeling Trends For 2023s Remodel Works Rex 4 Maxresdefault Remodels 12 Maxresdefault E86419 9127150f08a84227b3effebcff15c0eb~mv2 2024 Mini Cooper EV 5 1536x1024.webp.webp2023 Home Remodelling Trends Scaled 57ee5e9fa3b9a3443519056d8440dfb9 Renorenovation Trends Ogp Maxresdefault
Hoyer: Cubs Need To Right Ship Ahead Of Deadline
By Philip O'Connor
BERLIN, June 28 (Reuters) - Goalkeeper Yann Sommer is looking forward to re-acquainting himself with some of his Inter Milan team mates when his Switzerland side take on Italy in the last 16 at Euro 2024 on Saturday as contact has ceased since the draw put them on a collision course.
"I have spoken to the lads on a number of occasions over the course of the Euros, but not in the lead-up to the game. We've stopped contacting one another because both sides are focusing on the task at hand," a smiling Sommer told reporters at Berlin's Olympiastadion on Friday.
A 3-1 win over Hungary and successive 1-1 draws with Scotland and Germany set the Swiss up for their last 16 meeting with the Italians, and though they have not beaten Italy since May 1993, some see the Swiss as favourites in the tie.
"We're all focused on making it through to the quarter-finals ... every starting position is different in every major tournament. The opposition changes," Sommer said.
"We're very pleased to play against Italy in the round of 16 tomorrow night, it's a hugely important game for both sides. It's a wonderful stadium and the atmosphere should be great," he added.
Given that Italy have been involved in seven penalty shoot-outs at the Euros, Sommer might find himself the centre of attention if it comes down to spot kicks, and coach Murat Yakin said his side was ready.
"Everyone has taken a penalty in training, we've jotted down some notes but of course, it's not the same thing, taking a penalty on the training ground as opposed to taking one in a match situation with all of the pressure that pertains to that," Yakin told reporters.
"To be honest, I don't want to go to penalties. I hope we can win the game prior to that, because penalties are a lottery, and we know it's not particularly nice thing to go through. But yes, we have practised that as well. And we hope that if we go to penalties, we can win them as well," he added.
The Swiss coach said there would be some changes to the starting line-up, but that everyone is fit and ready to play.
"There's an excellent mood in the camp. And we have fought really hard to make it this far, and we can't wait to get out there and play against Italy," Yakin said.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
