FC Basel hosts FC Zurich today at St. Jakob-Park. The championship match will take place despite coronavirus cases among the Zurich players. The management of the Swiss Football League decided yesterday to continue the championship. This means that the championship match between host FC Basel and FC Zurich will take place as planned at 20:30 in St. Jakob-Park. By Uli Nodler. After the FC Zurich player Mirlind Kryeziu was initially tested positive for the coronavirus on Friday, the number of infected players and officials has since increased to ten. The FC Zurich has also decided to play the 31st matchday against FC Basel to prevent a threatening championship cancellation and not to put additional strain on the already very tight schedule. FC Zurich will play with their U21 team. Nevertheless, an unusual championship match will take place today at St. Jakob-Park. Because the entire first team of FCZ and its staff are in quarantine due to Covid-19 cases, the Zurich team will play with their U21 team from the Promotion League against FC Basel. The guests will be coached by Marinko Jurendic, the coach of their oldest youth team. The FCB, on the other hand, will only have to do without the suspended Afimico Pululu and the injured Luca Zuffi, as well as possibly the injured Blas Riveros and Raoul Petretta. Especially since it will be a game under unusual circumstances, the FCB will not take it lightly. Marcel Koller said: „It is self-evident that we will approach this game with the same respect and seriousness as if the first team of FCZ were coming. We want to take the momentum and focus from the YB game and it doesn't matter which team we play against tomorrow. Our goal is clear: We want to keep the three points in Joggeli!“ The message is clear: Rotblau wants to do everything to confirm their hard-won victory against BSC Young Boys on Saturday - no matter who is on the opponent's field. The advantages are clearly on the side of Rotblau, as the FCB can play with a team that has gotten used to the rhythm of the top Swiss league. Additionally, the U21 of FCZ is in preparation for a season that will only start in about a month. FC Basel wants to defend the victory with all their might. And not just because the FCB is playing on home soil, but also because the team from Marcel Koller has shown good form in the last games. The FCB has all the chances to win and keep the three points. But FC Zurich will certainly not give up without a fight. The Zurich team will give everything to win and improve their chances of staying in the league. It will be an exciting game that will be played with a lot of passion and commitment from both sides. The fans can expect a thrilling match with many interesting moments. The question is, which team will be able to assert themselves and win the three points. Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: it will be a game to remember.