National team leader set to miss crucial quarterfinal clash! It's going to be tough!
Switzerland's rising star suffers unexpected knee injury during training.
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Switzerland faces a major setback ahead of their showdown with Colombia.
Details: According to Twitter reports, Swiss attacking midfielder Johan Manzambi might miss the upcoming encounter against Colombia.
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It is reported that the player injured his knee during a training session. At this stage, the exact timeline for his recovery remains unclear, but his participation in the next match is in serious doubt.
This could be a major blow for Switzerland, given Manzambi's pivotal role in the team's attacking setup.
Manzambi has already racked up five goal involvements at this World Cup—three goals and two assists.
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Steven Perez
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