ALBANIA VS SWITZERLAND – EURO CUP 2016

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One of the most intriguing fixture in 2016 European championship will take place on Saturday afternoon when Switzerland take on Albania in what is widely describe as a international derby match. Only 500 miles seperate the two countries and there is massive links between the two squads as around 7 of the Albanian squad members are either born in Switzerland or grew up there. Also two brothers will be playing against each other as Granit Xhaka (Switzerland) and Taulant Xhaka (Albania) fight it for their respective teams.

Albania vs Switzerland live stream highlights
The game is set to take place at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens and its a massive game for both sides specially Switzerland who are widely expected to make it out from Group A alongside France with automatic qualification. Albania vs Switzerland will kickoff at around 03:00 p.m CET / 02:00 p.m uk time and BBC will have live coverage of the game from UK viewers. If you missed the live action you can always tune in here for full match extended coverage.

Team News & Possible Starting Lineups: Albania has to make a decision on whether to start with Taulant Xhaka as he is struggling with match fitness and will be assessed the on the day of the match. Switzerland on the other hand might have to take the field without Valon Behrami who is still struggling with niggles. Former premier league players Johan Djourou and Stoke City player Shaqiri will keep their places in starting lineup.

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