Manzambi out with injury for Switzerland against Colombia at World Cup
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Key Points:
- Switzerland's Johan Manzambi will miss the World Cup round-of-16 match against Colombia due to injury, dealing a significant blow to the team.
- Manzambi had been a key player, scoring three goals and providing two assists in Switzerland's first four matches, and had recently earned a starting role.
- Swiss coach Murat Yakin confirmed that Manzambi, along with Ruben Vargas and Djibril Sow who left training early, would undergo further medical evaluations before the match.
- Switzerland is already coping with absences of defender Luca Jaquez and midfielder Michel Aebischer, further limiting their squad options.
- Colombia will also face challenges, missing striker Jhon Cordoba due to a muscle tear, but coach Nestor Lorenzo stated that a recent viral illness in the camp will not impact their performance.
