Michel Aebischer
CM
Creative Playmaker
Jan 6, 1997 (29)
Right
6'0"
172 lb
Unavailable against Colombia
Aebischer (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's World Cup Round of 16 match against Colombia.
Analysis: Aebischer was unable to recover in time after missing training sessions in the lead-up to the knockout clash. The midfielder had already been considered doubtful after sitting out training on consecutive days, and Switzerland will now be without a useful depth option in the middle of the park. While he has played a limited role recently, appearing for just 19 combined minutes across the last two matches, his absence reduces the squad's flexibility off the bench. His status beyond Tuesday's contest remains uncertain pending further updates on the injury.
Unlikely for Tuesday
Aebischer (undisclosed) was not in training Monday ahead of Tuesday's match against Colombia and is expected to miss the contest, according to Lucas Werder of Blick.
Analysis: Aebischer was dropped from training yesterday after suffering an undisclosed injury and is now likely to miss out on the round of 16 after he continued not to train on Monday. This will result in the loss of a useful midfield option from the bench, although he only appeared for 19 minutes combined in their past two games. If Switzerland were too advanced, he would hope to be an option for the quarterfinals, but that remains up in the air with little known about his injury.
Training individually
Aebischer was only in individual training Sunday ahead of Tuesday's match against Colombia, according to Lucas Werder of Blick.
Analysis: Aebischer was not in training with the rest of his teammates on Sunday, as the midfielder was instead forced to work individually. This does leave a bit of doubt about his availability for the round of 16, facing Colombia in just a few days. That said, he has only appeared off their bench in the past two games, so even if he does miss out, it would mainly be a loss of depth.
Leads team in tackles
Aebischer had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Thursday's 4-1 victory versus Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Aebischer operated in a deeper role and was largely quiet in an offensive sense, though he did threaten briefly when arriving into the box to meet a header. He also assumed corner-taking responsibilities on the left in the absence of Ruben Vargas, though none of his four deliveries found their target. Defensively he was more influential, leading Switzerland's midfield in tackles with four and contributing two clearances.
Effective two-way display
Aebischer generated one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Qatar.
Analysis: Aebischer delivered one of Switzerland's more dangerous moments in first-half stoppage time, firing a shot on target from the edge of the area after a corner was only partially cleared, testing the Qatar goalkeeper when his side were pushing to double the lead before halftime. The midfielder contributed consistently in transition and was one of the more active players in the Switzerland XI, pressing intelligently and recycling possession across his 65 minutes against a Qatar side that gave up possession cheaply for long spells.
Assists in defeat
Aebischer assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Lazio.
Analysis: Aebischer provided one assist during Saturday's loss, a nice goal contribution to end his campaign. Pisa are set for relegation, so unless he secures a move away from the club, Aebischer will ply his trade in Serie B next season. He finished with one goal and two assists in 35 appearances in his fifth season in Serie A.
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