Switzerland's head coach, Murat Yakin, expressed his satisfaction following their dominant 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup. He lauded his players, emphasizing that securing the three points was paramount, as it virtually guaranteed the "Crusaders" a spot in the next round.
“The three points are what truly matter. We deserved to win – many elements aligned perfectly: the tactics, the substitutions, the team's overall performance. We'll take it. I focus on what unfolds on the pitch; we disregard everything else. We showed patience and struck at the opportune moment,” Yakin stated.
He also addressed the criticism leveled at captain Granit Xhaka after their opening match against Qatar.
“It wasn't pleasant for Granit. He's the captain and takes responsibility; he was the orchestrator on the field – that's the Granit we know. It's clear there was a lot of criticism after the 1-1 draw, but that makes his leadership to victory even more wonderful and significant,” the specialist added.