Manzambi brace powers Switzerland past Bosnia at World Cup

Switzerland 4–1 Bosnia, Manzambi runs the show

That was the response you needed. Switzerland dismantled Bosnia-Herzegovina 4–1 in their second Group B match on Thursday, and Johan Manzambi was at the heart of everything (2) (4) (5). The Freiburg midfielder scored twice. Ruben Vargas and Breel Embolo added the others. Tarik Muharemovic pulled one back for Bosnia, but the game was already gone. Switzerland now sit in control of their knockout round destiny.

Muller to Bayern: sign Manzambi

Thomas Muller called it live on German TV. The Bayern legend, working as a pundit for MagentaTV, said his old club should be watching Manzambi. "For me, he is someone, and now we can make a headline: that FC Bayern should also look at," Muller said (1).

Manzambi keeps his feet on the ground

Manzambi is not biting on the Bayern talk. "I'm still in Freiburg. I'm focused on the World Cup. I don't know what I'll be doing next season," he told reporters (1). Smart answer from a player whose stock is rising by the game.

Aston Villa also circling

Bayern are not the only club taking notes. Aston Villa could move for Manzambi if Morgan Rogers leaves this summer, with Unai Emery reportedly interested (5).

Yakin's hydration-break masterstroke

Murat Yakin had a tactical trick up his sleeve. He waited for the second hydration break to make his substitutions, bringing on quick players against a tiring Bosnia side. "We could have made the substitutions earlier, but then the opponent would have had the chance to react. That's why I waited for the hydration break. This was the right decision," Yakin said (4). The gaps opened. Switzerland punished them.

Xhaka matches Shaqiri milestone

Granit Xhaka is now level with Xherdan Shaqiri as the only Swiss player to score at three different World Cups (3). Quietly, relentlessly, he keeps writing history.

Ndoye's future: Forest may sell

Dan Ndoye's World Cup form is catching eyes, and Nottingham Forest are aware of it. Forest may consider selling the Swiss winger if a big offer arrives this summer, with manager Vitor Pereira facing a decision (6).

Barbarez tells Bosnia: no self-pity

Bosnia coach Sergej Barbarez was blunt in the dressing room. "I don't like self-pity. I entered the dressing room and told the players they have one hour to cheer up, to lift their heads up," he said. "Life moves on and we will not whine now. Turns out our last game is our most important one" (4).