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Granit Xhaka to miss Nations League matches due to calf injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:19 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Granit Xhaka to miss Nations League matches due to calf injury

Summary

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has withdrawn from two Nations League games following a calf injury sustained during a warmup for Sunderland's match against Chelsea. Xhaka, who started the game, was substituted after just two minutes. This exclusion comes after he missed four Nations League games in a previous international break due to legal issues. Switzerland leads its Nations League group ahead of matches against Slovenia and Scotland later this week. Injuries to other players have also affected the squad.

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•Granit Xhaka injured his calf during warmup against Chelsea.
•He played only two minutes in Sunderland's 1-0 win.
•Xhaka has not played for Switzerland since the World Cup.
•Switzerland leads its Nations League group ahead of upcoming games.
•Injuries also affect other squad members including Ruben Vargas and Miro Muheim.

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1:19 PMYahoo Sports — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka to miss Nations League games after injury with Sunderland

What they're saying

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BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has withdrawn from two Nations League games, the national federation said Monday, because of an injury when Sunderland played Chelsea in the Premier League.The 34-year-old Xhaka damaged a calf muscle in the warmup Sunday though started the game.
— Yahoo Sports

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