There is risk in taking a forward short on rhythm into a major tournament. Match sharpness matters, especially in attack, where timing and confidence can decide tight games.
But the report says Amdouni forced his way into the conversation with his international record:
That makes the decision easier to understand. Yakin appears to value proven end product in a Switzerland shirt, even if club minutes have been scarce.
At the other end of the experience scale, Granit Xhaka is set for a fourth straight World Cup. That matters beyond symbolism. Switzerland have often looked most stable when Xhaka controls tempo, sets the emotional tone and gives the side structure in possession.
The report also says he is in line to extend his personal appearance record for the national team. In a tournament squad that includes fresh faces and a few bold attacking selections, that sort of continuity is hard to overstate.
The more interesting thread in this squad is up front. Reports suggest Yakin also turned to Christian Fassnacht and Cedric Itten, two selections that may not have been everybody’s first prediction. Fassnacht, in particular, appears to have been rewarded for strong domestic scoring form.
That points to a clear idea:
Switzerland may not be chasing headlines, but this squad has been built with a clear attacking tilt. The next storyline is whether Yakin’s faith in players like Amdouni pays off once the tournament starts and the margin for patience disappears.