Switzerland cancels training ahead of European Championship 2022 clash with Sweden after being shaken by stomach illness
Switzerland cancels training ahead of its European Championship 2022 clash with Sweden as Nils Nielsen’s team is shaken by a stomach upset before taking on the world’s second best team … with Rahel Kiwic one of eight players forced to isolate until symptoms disappear
- Switzerland has suffered from stomach problems ahead of its second match in the European Championship 2022
- They will take on Sweden at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, on Wednesday night
- But Switzerland was forced to cancel training on Monday due to the bug
- Rahel Kiwic, who scored in the premiere against Portugal, is one of the affected stars
- Another seven players and 11 employees suffer from stomach problems
Switzerland canceled its training session on Monday ahead of its European Championship match for women against Sweden after eight Swiss players and 11 employees suffered from stomach problems.
Switzerland will play against Sweden, ranked as the second best team in the world, in their second match in Group C at Bramall Lane in Sheffield on Wednesday.
The Swiss Football Association said the affected players and staff will remain isolated until they no longer show symptoms.
“The cause of gastrointestinal problems can not be definitively clarified based on current facts. The symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea are severe, but so far usually short,” says Swiss forensic pathologist Martin Schober.
Switzerland has suffered from stomach problems before the match against Sweden in the European Championship 2020
Nils Nielsen’s team was forced to cancel the training before the meeting with the world number two
The players affected include Rahel Kiwic, who scored in his 2-2 draw against Portugal in the opening match this weekend.
Eseosa Aigbogun, Svenja Folmli, Seraina Friedli, Lara Marti, Sandrine Mauron, Julia Stierli and Riola Xhemaili are the other players affected.
“Some already had only mild or no symptoms this morning. If everyone is symptom-free tomorrow, we can travel to Sheffield as planned. Otherwise further clarifications are needed,” Schober added.
The Swiss are second in Group C, which also includes the defending champions the Netherlands.
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