Nottingham Forest forward Dan Ndoye has pulled out of Switzerland’s squad for the Group E clash with Scotland on Monday.

The Swiss Men’s Team reported today on X that Ndoye has pulled out of Murat Yakin’s squad for Monday’s game.

The 25-year-old was a part of the squad again this week. He played 87 minutes in the 0-0 draw with Slovenia.

That draw, the first time Switzerland have failed to win in the Nations League this year, saw the Swiss promoted to League A.

Nottingham Forest decision

And, as a result, it seems the decision has now been made for him to step away ahead of the clash against Scotland on Monday.

The Swiss FA confirmed the decision on X. They reported that the decision has been made in consultation with Nottingham Forest.

“Following the team’s promotion to UEFA Nations League A, Dan Ndoye is leaving the national squad this afternoon,” the statement said.

“This decision is part of a workload management plan and has been made in consultation with his club, Nottingham Forest.”

Available for Bournemouth?

Whether the decision for Ndoye to only play in one game this week was made before the international break remains unclear.

The obvious concern is that he’s picked up some form of injury during the break or just before it. If it is the latter, it would make sense for the two parties to come to some form of agreement over his playing time.

The fact that Switzerland have now qualified means it makes even more sense. There is little point risking players unnecessarily. We’re sure that’s a point that Nottingham Forest will have made about the 26-year-old as well.

What will be interesting is whether Ndoye is fit for Nottingham Forest’s fixture with Bournemouth next week. He’s already a regular under Oliver Glasner. To date he has nine starts in 11 games in the Premier League. And it seems he wanted to ensure he would be available after the break as well.