🏅 MOTM: The Breel Deal as Embolo shines for Switzerland

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Phil Costa·12 June 2021

Switzerland kicked off their Euro 2020 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Wales on Saturday.

And our Man of the Match was …

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Switzerland will be left disappointed after dropping points in Baku but their star performer was undoubtedly Breel Embolo.

Playing upfront alongside Haris Seferović, the 24-year-old caused Wales’ endless problems with his power and direct dribbling.

Breel Embolo has scored his first ever goal at a major tournament for #SUI. His sixth goal for his country.
– Saturday, 12 June 2021

He showed brilliant strength for his goal, outmuscling Connor Roberts before heading past Danny Ward from close range.

But it was the all-round game – his direct dribbling, shots that were fired just wide, smart link-up play around the box – that impressed so much.

We’re expecting Embolo to be a bright spark for Switzerland moving forward.