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Breel Embolo - Takes four shots during win Embolo took four shots (one on goal), created one scoring chance and drew four fouls during Sunday's 3-1 win over Turkey.

Impact Embolo bounced back from a quiet outing against Wales to cause Turkey's backline issues for most of the match. He's tough to mark due to his size, speed and intelligent interplay, which could cause issues Switzerland's Round of 16 opponent.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Concedes once during win Sommer made five saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 3-1 win over Turkey.

Impact Sommer made a couple huge saves as Turkey finally found more space in attack. His heroics helped keep Switzerland in the tournament as they finished with four points in group A. They'll find out their next opponent as the rest of the group matches finish up this week, though whoever they play, you can expect Sommer will be back in net.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why gifted Neuhaus could be the perfect replacement for Wijnaldum With Georginio Wijnaldum leaving, German midfielder Florian Neuhaus, described as a 'Klopp kind of player', could be the perfect replacement

JUNE 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Breel Embolo - Held in check by Italy Embolo created one scoring chance, won three duels, had two successful take-ons and was dispossessed once in Wednesday's 0-3 loss to Italy.

Impact Embolo could replicate the performance he had versus Wales mostly because of the superior caliber of the opponent. He has scored once, taken six shots and created three chances in the first two matches. He could easily bounce back Sunday versus Turkey.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Gives up three goals versus Italy Sommer had no saves, three clearances and one punch and was beaten three times in Wednesday's 0-3 loss to Italy.

Impact Sommer could not do much on Manuel Locatelli's tap-in and two surgical attempts from distance again by the Sassuolo midfielder and by Ciro Immobile. He has surrendered four goals, made one save and three clearances in the first two matches. Switzerland will have an easier time in Sunday's game against Turkey.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Not in squad Tuesday Hofmann (knee) is not in the squad for Tuesday's match against France.

Impact Hofmann couldn't recover from a knee issue picked up in training last week and he misses the team Tuesday. It's still unknown the severity of the injury, though either way, he's not expected to be a regular in Germany's midfield.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Lainer - Impresses in first cap Lainer scored once, took one shot (one on target), sent four crosses (none accurate) and made four tackles (three won) in the 3-1 win against North Macedonia on Sunday.

Impact Lainer was rather decent in his first ever appearance at the international level. Not only did the wing-back influence the play on both sides, but he also managed to score his first goal for Austria. Lainer is going to remain a critical piece to the overall game for Austria if they are to make a run in the tournament. He is one of the best wing-backs you can find right now.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Breel Embolo - Scores against Wales Embolo scored a goal, took six shots (three on goal, and created two scoring chances.

Impact Embolo gave the Wales backline trouble throughout the match as his combination of intelligent interplay and physical dominance allowed him to find multiple opportunities to score. He gave Switzerland their lone goal with a header from a Xherdan Shaqiri corner kick. Embolo will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's match against Italy.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Concedes once during draw Sommer made one save and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wales.

Impact Sommer made a full-stretch early save to preserve the scoreline at zeros. He's as consistent as they come for a Switzerland side that will wish they could have converted more opportunities in front of net. They'll face Italy on Wednesday, a side that cruised to a 3-0 win over Turkey in their opening match. Sommer should see plenty of save opportunities in that match and could be a solid play if he can limit Italy's shot conversions.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Picks up knee issue Hofmann missed the second portion of training Friday because of a knee issue and his status for Tuesday's match is in doubt, reports Bild.

Impact The severity of Hofmann's issue is unknown, but it's not like he had a major role in the side anyway. The Monchengladbach player will serve as more of a backup to Toni Kroos in Germany's midfield when healthy after posting six goals and 11 assists this past league campaign.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Breel Embolo - Second forward for Euros Embolo started one of the two pre-Euro friendlies for Switzerland.

Impact Embolo scored five goals in 31 appearances at club level for Borussia Monchengladbach and may finally be a consistent starter at International level for his country. Though he hasn't shown as much production as other forwards to play in these friendly matches, he did start alongside top striker Haris Seferovic and that partnership looks to be first choice for now.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool-linked midfielder Neuhaus denies reaching agreement to join Bayern | Goal.com Liverpool-linked midfielder Florian Neuhaus has denied reaching an agreement to join Bayern Munich.

JUNE 2, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Yann Sommer - Concedes twice in win Sommer made six saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 4-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Sommer made some difficult saves during the whole match and looked on his way to a clean sheet, but then the goalkeeper was beaten twice in the closing minutes. Sommer finished his campaign with 83 saves, 50 goals conceded and seven clean sheets over 31 Bundesliga starts.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Neuhaus - Scores in win over Werder Bremen Neuhaus scored a goal off three shots and created one chance during Saturday's 4-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Neuhaus finished his season in style, appearing in the right place into the box to score his side's fourth goal in the 67th minute. Over 33 Bundesliga appearances (31 starts), the midfielder had six goals and five assists.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramy Bensebaini - Scores in win over Werder Bremen Bensebaini scored a goal off his lone shot, made two tackles (one won) and two clearances and drew six fouls during Saturday's 4-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Bensebaini didn't have much work on the defensive end and even had room to go up the field and score his fourth goal of the season, his third over the last six matches. The centre back had an increased role during this campaign, starting in 20 of his 25 appearances and racking up 43 tackles, 62 clearances and 47 interceptions.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hannes Wolf - Provides assist in win Wolf provided an assist, created four chances and made two tackles (one won) and two intercptions during Saturday's 4-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Wolf had a rare start here and made most of the opportunity creating a season-high four chances, which included a beautiful through pass to Marcus Thuram for his side's second goal. The midfielder has been used mostly off the bench this season, but responded well during his last two starts, with an assist on each of them. He also had three goals over 32 Bundesliga appearances (14 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Scores in win over Werder Bremen Thuram scored a goal off three shots (two on target) during Saturday's 4-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Thuram scored his side's second goal of the match, picking up a through pass and making a great run to beat the goalkeeper in the 52nd minute for which was his eight goal in 29 appearances (20 starts) this season. The forward bounced back from a slow start and had half of his goals coming over the last eight matches.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan Lainer - Provides assist in win Lainer provided an assist, had four shots (two on target), created one chance and made two interceptions during Saturday's 4-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Lainer was deployed as a right midfielder here and showed how he can contribute offensively, assisting Lars Stindl's opener in the third minute and finishing a lot of plays from the flank himself. He was a great fantasy asset despite having only two goals and two assists over 33 Bundesliga appearances (31 starts) this season, as he created 36 chances, sent in 99 crosses and made 62 tackles, 72 clearances and 35 interceptions.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Stindl - Scores, assists twice in win Stindl scored a goal off his lone shot, made two assists, created five chances and sent in six crosses (four accurate) during Saturday's 4-2 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Stindl opened the scoring three minutes into the game and then made two second-half assists to finish his great season in a high note. The playmaker scored a career-high 14 goals and added eight assists over 30 Bundesliga appearances (23 starts).

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahima Traore - Picks up knock Traore is questionable for Saturday's matchup with Werder Bremen due to an undisclosed injury after sitting out Thursday's training session.

Impact Considering Traore hasn't featured in the starting XI for the club since Dec. 12 against Hertha Berlin, his only start of the season, his potential absence shouldn't have any impact on the starting XI. Even if cleared to play, the forward figures to serve as a reserve option off the bench and won't offer much in the way of fantasy value.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valentino Lazaro - Set to return to Inter Lazaro will rejoin Inter Milan following the conclusion of his loan spell with Monchengladbach.

Impact Lazaro's move initially included an option to buy at the end of the loan but it appears the German side isn't going to execute that clause. In 21 appearances for Gladbach (12 starts), the midfielder registered two goals on 14 shots (four on target), 39 crosses (eight accurate) and nine corners.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alassane Plea - Logs 78-minute start Plea recorded two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in a 2-1 loss Saturday versus Stuttgart.

Impact Plea played over 75 minutes for the first time since April 17. Despite doing little with his recent stat line, it was still a promising one considering Plea's previous average of 42.7 minutes played after that date.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Hofmann - Leads team in multiple categories Hofmann recorded six crosses (three accurate), three chances created and one corner in a 2-1 loss Saturday versus Stuttgart.

Impact Hofmann led the team in crosses and chances created. Despite some games out after March 20, he has been serviceable in his allotted playing time. Hofmann averaged 2.8 chances created and 2.0 accurate crosses across five games from that date.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christoph Kramer - Records assist Kramer recorded an assist on one chance created in a 2-1 loss Saturday versus Stuttgart.

Impact Kramer logged his second 2021 assist with a pass to Lars Stindl. Considering the defensive midfielder's positioning and two assists across 35 games, he supplied one of his better stat lines this season.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Stindl - Scores in return start Stindl recorded one goal on two shots (one on goal) in a 2-1 loss Saturday versus Stuttgart.

Impact Stindl had not started in Monchengladbach's last four games. However, he finally fully healed from an undisclosed injury to score his 13th goal across 29 games this season.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE