Switzerland midfielder Manzambi out of World Cup showdown with Colombia

Manzambi has been one of the breakout stars of the tournament
Manzambi has been one of the breakout stars of the tournamentIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters / Anne-Marie Sorvin

Switzerland ‌attacking midfielder Johan ‌Manzambi ‌will miss his ‌side's last-16 World ‌Cup clash ‌against Colombia on ⁠Tuesday ‌due to ​a knee contusion, ​the team announced.

The 20-year-old, who has ⁠three ​goals and two assists at the ‌tournament, sustained the injury in training on Monday.

Defensive midfielder Michel Aebischer and defender Luca ‌Jaquez will ​also miss ‌the game due to muscle injuries.

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