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#9 Yann Sommer
Switzerland’s first game might be their toughest as they face one of the favorites Brazil. If the Swiss are to get a result from that game, Yann Sommer’s performance will be crucial. The 29-year-old shot-stopper has been consistently excellent for Borussia Monchengladbach over the past four seasons. While his best season was four years ago (when he was statistically the best keeper in the Bundesliga), he has continued to be great for the Die Fohlen.
Last season, the Swiss keeper was (according to Squawka Stats) the 5th best keeper in the Bundesliga. However, his ranking is affected by the decline in his club’s fortunes as Gladbach have fallen from the Champions League to mid-table performances (finishing 9th the past two seasons). Defensively, they have regressed spectacularly from conceding only 26 goals in 2014-15 to 52 in 2017-18. While this is mainly due to a regressing defense, Sommer’s declining performances are also partially responsible. Switzerland will be hoping that Sommer can replicate his 2015 performances in the World Cup, especially against Brazil.
