Burnley’s Zeki Amdouni has traveled to Basel to join the Switzerland camp for the current international break.
Last season, Burnley sent him on loan to Benfica with an option to buy. He scored 10 goals and three assists in 45 appearances, but the Eagles did not make his stay permanent.
He Attracted interest from BundesligaAnd the Clarets had the chance to collect a good fee from this sale.
However, no move was made as the striker suffered a cruciate ligament injury in July and had surgery.
Since then, the Switzerland international has not played for Burnley or his country and has already spent more than eight months on the sidelines.
Amdouni’s statistics for the national team are as follows:
- Appearances: 27
- Start: 13
- Target: 11
- Help: 1
He has already missed seven consecutive matches for his country, but his condition has not stopped the player from joining the Switzerland camp now.
Why has Murat Yakin called up the Burnley man?
is according to blickWhich says Switzerland manager Muert Yakin has unofficially called up Zeki Amdouni for this international break.
The attacker will not represent his country but took advantage of the trip to Basel to train with the national team.
He has already completed two individual sessions and Yakin says it is not enough for him to participate in full training.
“It is still too early for him to participate in team training,” He said.
Briel Embolo has scored more goals in the current team [23]Then there’s Sunderland’s Granite Xhaka [16] and remo frauler [11]. This reflects the lack of a backup attacker and Amdouni, who has 11 goals, could fill that void.
Yakin called on Amdouni to include him in the team and examine him closely to get information about his fitness. This is mainly for the World Cup, and the manager is hopeful that he will earn a place in the team.
“We’re hopeful he can use the next two months to get back into the game part-time. He’s on the right track. We’re counting on him [for the World Cup]” Definitely explained.
What next for the Swiss and Burnley?
Zeki Amdouni had opportunities to leave the Premier League team last summer and the door could open again after this season.
He will first have to return to the field with Scott Parker’s team and not suffer any more setbacks. The World Cup, if he is successful, will provide him another platform to showcase his ability.
If he and/or Burnley are no longer willing to continue together, a transfer after the World Cup appears to be the best possible scenario. His contract expires in 2028, with the option of a further year, and transfer market He is worth €9 million.
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