Granit Xhaka has revealed that he has started the season playing through an achilles injury, as the Swiss captain took part in his country's 4-0 win over Gibraltar.
The Arsenal midfielder has failed to avoid criticism from the Gunner's faithful over his performances so far this season, but the 26-year-old admitted he has not been fully fit from the outset.
Speaking after Sunday's win, in which he was withdrawn after 74 minutes, he said: ‘I’ve been suffering from Achilles tendon pain for a few weeks now. I felt it during the game.
‘It hurts now, but it should be okay otherwise.’
Xhaka has failed to alleviate concerns among Arsenal fans over his selection in Unai Emery's midfield.
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yuwelmstz
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Now that he is injured, bliv me arsenal will be difficult to beat
CHARLES 2020
yuwelmstz
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AUWALMUSA3132
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Now that he is injured, bliv me arsenal will be difficult to beat
posdinptz
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Take your time coming back , rest it until January and hopefully we'll see you on 🙃
sell*☝️
posdinptz
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Take your time coming back , rest it until January and hopefully we'll see you on 🙃
Kamish
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Get well soon though i positively wish you will be sidelined for 2 or 3 games to study ya weakness before you return to the field... Yeah I like you but I don't like how you sometimes play ...with possible game absent I hope Emery will then try other options to bring out the best out of the current squad...cus I can't wait for my Arsenal strongest IX ... ones again get well soon at least after two games...
Yeah I always do cus no matter what he is our captain
Bepabdmosy
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Leaving fully fit players and playing an unprofessional street soccer player who isn’t even fit. Emery
Valon23
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Get well soon though i positively wish you will be sidelined for 2 or 3 games to study ya weakness before you return to the field... Yeah I like you but I don't like how you sometimes play ...with possible game absent I hope Emery will then try other options to bring out the best out of the current squad...cus I can't wait for my Arsenal strongest IX ... ones again get well soon at least after two games...
Yes finally someone who respects xhaxa
Maravilla
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That's the reason why you give tottenham a stupid penalty which cost us points ...
peedmpst
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SteveNgeiwaNgei
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may a hamstring strike you next so that you feel the pain I go through when you act piggish in the pitch..silly
wiuklostz
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Xhaka lies!! But hey Arsenal may return to performing football now he's out!!
Zuuacdklno
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Does the Achilles makes him to stupid things in his own box? Or makes him to give blind passess???????? better transfer yr self...you a just a player in ARSENAL not a star who can be missed.
Kamish
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Get well soon though i positively wish you will be sidelined for 2 or 3 games to study ya weakness before you return to the field... Yeah I like you but I don't like how you sometimes play ...with possible game absent I hope Emery will then try other options to bring out the best out of the current squad...cus I can't wait for my Arsenal strongest IX ... ones again get well soon at least after two games...
Thanks bro 🙏
Honsheyi
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Thank God he’s injured now, he should now play next 10 games
teobdklru
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Get well soon though i positively wish you will be sidelined for 2 or 3 games to study ya weakness before you return to the field... Yeah I like you but I don't like how you sometimes play ...with possible game absent I hope Emery will then try other options to bring out the best out of the current squad...cus I can't wait for my Arsenal strongest IX ... ones again get well soon at least after two games...
Bro. its XI. I agree with you bro. 100%
Cemaeklsuz
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QR our comrades
wezbnot
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quick recovery my gee
Kamish
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Get well soon though i positively wish you will be sidelined for 2 or 3 games to study ya weakness before you return to the field... Yeah I like you but I don't like how you sometimes play ...with possible game absent I hope Emery will then try other options to bring out the best out of the current squad...cus I can't wait for my Arsenal strongest IX ... ones again get well soon at least after two games...
stevejikason
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Get well Cap.
vobcdklmyz
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is that why he committed that penalty and cost us points?
sew0373
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Quick recovery xhaka
Ashram_barca
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September is medical month for footballers. Soo many players injured and the audience gonna play 😜😜😜
dukdiry
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Fully deserved criticism... earn your wages, learn from mistakes....