Hitzfeld: AC Milan Cast Off Boateng Due To His Injury Problems

Ottmar Hitzfeld believes that AC Milan sold Kevin-Prince Boateng to Schalke 04 for a relatively low price because his potential injury proneness.

The head coach of Swiss national team has recently queried the acquisition of Boateng by the German side.

“In Italy, they wanted to get rid of him [Boateng] because of his physical problems, especially that of his left knee,” said Hitzfeld to Sky 90.

MATCH REPORT: Switzerland 1-0 Brazil: Alves own goal hands Hitzfeld's men famous win

Switzerland brought an end to Brazil’s 11-match unbeaten run as Dani Alves headed into his own net to hand the hosts a shock 1-0 win.

The Barcelona defender failed to control a swinging cross from Xherdan Shaqiri and put the ball through his own goal with 47 minutes gone, unwittingly handing the Swiss reward after strong pressure from Ottmar Hitzfeld’s side.

The victory for Switzerland marks their first since 1989 against the five-time world champions.

Hitzeld fielded a strong side for the match, including veteran Philippe Senderos as well as promising Bayern Munich youngster Shaqiri.