FC Basel start the season without Soticek and Sigua
FC Basel begin the new Super League season without Marin Soticek and Gabriel Sigua on the official squad list. The newly signed striker Zan Celar is also missing, although the club has confirmed he will be added soon. League standing: 4th in Super League, 0 pts.
Who is missing from the list?
The Swiss Football League published FC Basel’s squad list just days before the season starts. Notably absent are Marin Soticek and Gabriel Sigua. Both players could still be added before September 8, but rumors about a potential departure for Soticek are circulating. His contract runs until 2028.
Why isn’t Zan Celar on the list?
Croatian striker Zan Celar, signed this summer, is also not on the list. FC Basel confirmed, however, that he will be added soon. If this doesn’t happen by Saturday, Celar cannot play in the season opener in Geneva. The list includes 25 spots, with 22 expected to be filled.
What does this mean for preseason preparations?
Time is running out for players like Soticek and Jovanovic, who missed the initial squad list. While Sigua and Kaio Eduardo are still recovering from injuries, the decision to exclude Soticek and Jovanovic appears to be a tactical one by the coach. FC Basel currently sit 4th in the Super League with 0 points.
