Albanian-Swiss footballer Riola Xhemaili is on the radar for Switzerland’s final squad selection for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, set to take place this July in Switzerland.
Swiss head coach Pia Sundhage confirmed that Xhemaili remains a strong candidate for the tournament roster. “She’s a contender for the Euros. But the speed of the game is crucial,” Sundhage stated in an interview with Swiss outlet Blick, relayed by albinfo.ch.
The 22-year-old midfielder currently plays for PSV Eindhoven, where she consistently features in the starting lineup. Xhemaili has already made an impressive mark on the international stage, scoring five goals across 22 appearances for Switzerland’s national team.
However, she was notably left out of Switzerland’s squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against France on April 4 and Iceland on April 8. Sundhage, the Swedish tactician leading Switzerland, announced the squad list for those games on Monday.
Xhemaili’s potential inclusion in the final Euro 2025 squad remains an exciting prospect for fans, given her dynamic midfield performances and growing international experience. With the tournament hosted on Swiss soil, her presence could offer both skill and symbolic importance for the home side.
As the final selection draws nearer, all eyes will be on Sundhage’s decisions — and whether Xhemaili secures her place among Switzerland’s best for the summer showdown.