J.V.: We played France twice in the qualifiers and drew on both occasions, so I think we can certainly pick up a few points against them. Swissinfo: How do you rate Switzerland's chances in Germany? I'm the one who has asked Milan for more games. I know the manager well and he wouldn't ask something like that of a club. J.V.: I honestly don't think he has been in touch with the club. Do you think Köbi Kuhn has asked Milan to give you more games? Swissinfo: National managers always keep a close eye on their players. I'm happy here, but I would like to play a little more often. United asked Milan if I could move to England, but Milan didn't want to let me go. Swissinfo: Can you confirm that you have been approached by Manchester United? But it is facing some unprecedented challenges.
International Geneva is an important hub for multilateralism. The changing face of International Geneva If this isn't possible at Milan, then perhaps I can do so somewhere else. But that would be the same whatever the circumstances. J.V.: Of course I would like to be playing more often with the World Cup coming up. How are you coping with playing so little first-team football? Italian international Christian Vieri asked to go to Monaco because he is not playing regularly at Milan. Swissinfo: The World Cup lies just around the corner. The organisation at this club is something special. J.V.: It's training each day with the world's best players and learning a great deal at a technical and tactical level. Swissinfo: What is the best thing about playing at Milan compared with another club? I remain confident and I believe in the future. Johann Vogel: I knew things would be difficult here, but it's not every day that a big club like Milan comes in for a player. Swissinfo: You were a first-team regular at PSV but now you are spending a lot of time on the bench. Manchester United recently expressed an interest in signing Vogel, but Milan are refusing to let go of the Swiss captain, who will be leading the national side at the World Cup finals in Germany. Competition for midfield places is tough at the San Siro, and Vogel has made only 11 appearances this season in Serie A, the Champions League and Italian Cup. But life in the northern Italian city has been anything but smooth since Vogel joined the Rossoneri on a three-year contract at the end of last season. After a successful spell with PSV, he caught the eye of Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti when the two clubs met in last season's Champions League semifinal. The Swiss midfielder is currently experiencing one of the most testing periods of his career. Johann Vogel joined Milan from Dutch club PSV Eindhoven in May but says he is frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities. This content was published on Febru10:00 Febru10:00 The captain of the Swiss football team tells swissinfo about life on the bench at AC Milan, overtures from Manchester United and his hopes for the World Cup. Vogel (right) receives instructions from Swiss manager Köbi Kuhn Keystone
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