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Ghana head coach, Otto Addo has said the friendly game against Switzerland will aid his side to prepare well and perform at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Black Stars will play Switzerland for the first time in history in Abu Dhabi t the Zayad Sports Complex on Thursday morning as part of their preparatioGulffor the Mundial in the Gul country.
Kick-off has been scheduled for 10:00GMT.
With Ghana set to open their camp against Portugal in Group H, Addo says the friendly will put them in good shape ahead of their opener.
"We have the possibility to play against a very good team. It’s a good challenge before the World Cup and the last test and for us its very good to try something and to see also some players in certain positions and from the tactical point of view we can have some more insights on tactical things," Otto told the Ghana FA's website
"We still have a lot of work to do, surely, we analyzed Switzerland so we have to adapt to their style. Because depending on their system there are different positions we have to take and different gaps we have to use. And also, defensively it’s a bit of a different approach so this sometimes demands different players but we are very prepared, and I think in all it’s a very good preparation for Portugal.
"They have a very, very strong team. They have shown that by qualifying for the World Cup, they are a really good team, they have good players in the team who play high-profile clubs and for us, it’s a very good test. Everybody is ready, everybody is hungry, and we are looking forward to the World Cup.
"But surely, it’s also about positions, so the starting eleven is not 100% sure so everybody has a good chance to show himself again and to show us as technical staff that they are capable of playing international games and this is a good test.
"Like I said, the guys look sharp, they are ready. It’s a very, very good challenge for us to play Switzerland and this can also make an impact on our decisions as to who will play against Portugal," he added.
Ghana will compete with South Korea and Uruguay in Group H.
The Black Stars will play Switzerland for the first time in history in Abu Dhabi t the Zayad Sports Complex on Thursday morning as part of their preparatioGulffor the Mundial in the Gul country.
Kick-off has been scheduled for 10:00GMT.
With Ghana set to open their camp against Portugal in Group H, Addo says the friendly will put them in good shape ahead of their opener.
"We have the possibility to play against a very good team. It’s a good challenge before the World Cup and the last test and for us its very good to try something and to see also some players in certain positions and from the tactical point of view we can have some more insights on tactical things," Otto told the Ghana FA's website
"We still have a lot of work to do, surely, we analyzed Switzerland so we have to adapt to their style. Because depending on their system there are different positions we have to take and different gaps we have to use. And also, defensively it’s a bit of a different approach so this sometimes demands different players but we are very prepared, and I think in all it’s a very good preparation for Portugal.
"They have a very, very strong team. They have shown that by qualifying for the World Cup, they are a really good team, they have good players in the team who play high-profile clubs and for us, it’s a very good test. Everybody is ready, everybody is hungry, and we are looking forward to the World Cup.
"But surely, it’s also about positions, so the starting eleven is not 100% sure so everybody has a good chance to show himself again and to show us as technical staff that they are capable of playing international games and this is a good test.
"Like I said, the guys look sharp, they are ready. It’s a very, very good challenge for us to play Switzerland and this can also make an impact on our decisions as to who will play against Portugal," he added.
Ghana will compete with South Korea and Uruguay in Group H.