It’s not just a simple friendly match, but it’s a first post-coronavirus match that everyone – players, coaches, supporters, etc. – has been waiting for a long time.
So of course, no spectator will be able to follow this Saturday at La Praille the reunion between Servette and NE Xamax, their meeting being disputed behind closed doors at the beginning of this afternoon (kick-off at 1:45 pm). After weeks of waiting, the fact remains that it is a small event in itself and that all the necessary health precautions should also be taken.
In this regard, visitors have given up making the 125 kilometers separating Neuchâtel from the Stade de Genève aboard the official Xamax coach, favoring for the occasion the use of individual cars. “This is not the time for all of us to cram into a coach,” explains coach Joël Magnin. We must first see how the very organization of a closed session takes place before considering the next step. ”
Neuchâtelois will therefore meet at the appointed time at the meeting place. “We will reimburse them for the kilometers,” specifies Sébastien Egger, communications manager for the Xamax club. But we are not going to each go with our car to Lugano! “
Masks in the coach
In its recovery protocol, the Swiss Football League recommends wearing a mask when traveling by bus. “Frankly,” says Egger, “I can’t see players wearing a mask for several hours when they end up training without a mask every day.”
Between Servette and Xamax, it will be the fourth meeting of the season, the first friendly. After two draws in the first half of the season (2-2 each time), Alain Geiger’s players won 2-1 on the lawn of La Maladière on January 25. What will happen this Saturday?
If the stands will remain closed, please note that it will be possible to follow this French-speaking derby live on the TV channel of Servette FC, via Youtube or Facebook.
N.JR
Created: 06.06.2020, 08h04
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