Granit Xhaka: Xhak Off?

[Legend14]

Probably because it was a miss hit. You can see him eye up White, who he was trying to pass it to just before he plays it.

Looked amazing though if he claims it.

 

[Riou]

If you watch the part of Fabio tripping himself up, it was Xhaka that bullied the ref into us getting the freekick

MY VICE CAPTAIN!!!

 

[Legend14]

Not to forget, Xhaka’s nutmeg pass to Martinelli would have been a top 3 pass of the year if it wasn’t offside.

 

[BergMan]

What he's going through in front of goal seems like a striker's drought. Happens to the very best of strikers. It's the same thing that's happening to Jesus. But like Jesus he's still exceptional in all other areas.
He'll be back scoring in no time.

 

[boonthegoon]

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

I don't mind him staying people should remember he plays big part in dressing room difficult to replace him and his influence to our younger players but we definitely need upgrade him Xhaka getting older not like really old he still 30 years old but we can't continue play him 50 games a season

 

[BergMan]

I’m confused. I thought we activated an extension in 2021 (after the Euros) so that the contract expires in 2024 instead of 2023. Does the contract have two extension options?

 

[Maybe]

I don't mind him staying people should remember he plays big part in dressing room difficult to replace

Seriously, who does that? It's such an odd argument and we have great squad harmony around these young players who enjoy playing with each other. If Xhaka can provide on the pitch, that's fine and let's keep him, but if he can't perform he should leave like every other player

 

[Rasmi]

The biggest weakness in the first 11. The whole reason we are so open is to hide his flaws

 

[Taneruit]

Our best overall player tonight imo.

1 goal
88% Pass Accuracy
16 of 19 duels won
2 of 3 accurate long balls
3 of 4 Dribbles won
4 fouls won
3 clearances
2 blocked shots (One of which prevented a goal just before half-time.)

 

[BergMan]

Our best overall player tonight imo.

1 goal
88% Pass Accuracy
16 of 19 duels won
2 of 3 accurate long balls
3 of 4 Dribbles won
4 fouls won
3 clearances
2 blocked shots (One of which prevented a goal just before half-time.)

Our motm. Shame we can’t celebrate his goal as a winner now that we’re out. He looked much sharper in and around the box today and made some excellent tackles throughout the game.

 

[Maybe]

Yeah he was good but our midfield was poor in general. I don't really like him next to Jorginho, and when you add Vieira to it... not great

 

[albakos]

The biggest weakness in the first 11. The whole reason we are so open is to hide his flaws

Yeah right, I'm sure Arteta's tactics are fully based on hiding one player's flaws.

That's how you go top of the Premier League, right?

 

[Riou]

Sporting's midfield was very good tonight, tbf...gained control when Thomas and Ødegaard came on, but Xhaka and Jorginho gave their all.

Think Granit played well, it was more a case of the young attackers kinda feeling the pressure ala Newcastle away last season, which is why I am quite nervy for the title run it...when Jesus went off, they dominated the second half really, we missed him greatly....even Trossard looked of it today, unusually.

Hope the players can learn from this quick and deal with the pressure, as it's only gonna get worse.

 

[Legend14]

The biggest weakness in the first 11. The whole reason we are so open is to hide his flaws

Trying not to be Bergman with too many positive comments about the player no matter how well he played, but I thought he played well. At a minimum, I didn’t see him as a concern but then again I wasn’t focused on him as much as I was on Vieira and Martinelli.

I have been critical of his confidence in shooting and today he took his opportunity without issue.

 

[Rasmi]

Trying not to be Bergman with too many positive comments about the player no matter how well he played, but I thought he played well. At a minimum, I didn’t see him as a concern but then again I wasn’t focused on him as much as I was on Vieira and Martinelli.

I have been critical of his confidence in shooting and today he took his opportunity without issue.

Second half we couldn’t get out of our half and he gets off free

 

[Taneruit]

Fantastic Performance. Could/Should have at least one assist too aside from the goal.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

I cant believe he played 90 minutes after 120 minutes 3 days go now he'll go with his national team thankfully the guy fitness level elite other players will surely broke down.

Good performance and deserved goal

 

[Riou]

Top of the league, double FA cup winner already and a great father (see his cele for his daughter)

While that little no name bellend who mocked his celebration for his child is like 8th in the ****ing Portuguese league and is getting knocked out in the next Europa round by Szcz.

Levels to this game

 

[2Smokeyy]

Good thing @albakos convinced me not to cash out on Xhaka stocks when I was getting tossed around post Newcastle last season.

To the moon