Granit Xhaka
33-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
Controls midfield in shutout
Xhaka had two tackles (two won) and two interceptions in Thursday's 2-0 victory against Algeria.
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Xhaka registered two tackles (two won) and two interceptions across his 90 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria, steering Switzerland's defensive shape with authority from deep midfield as the team shifted into a five-man midfield block out of possession to stifle Algeria's attempts to find Riyad Mahrez in dangerous areas. The Sunderland captain completed 61 passes and won ten duels, with his leadership and positional discipline ensuring Switzerland never allowed Algeria any sustained attacking momentum after falling behind. His ability to control the game's tempo and organize the defensive block make him the most important individual in the Swiss squad heading into the round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana.
Xhaka registered two tackles (two won) and two interceptions across his 90 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria, steering Switzerland's defensive shape with authority from deep midfield as the team shifted into a five-man midfield block out of possession to stifle Algeria's attempts to find Riyad Mahrez in dangerous areas. The Sunderland captain completed 61 passes and won ten duels, with his leadership and positional discipline ensuring Switzerland never allowed Algeria any sustained attacking momentum after falling behind. His ability to control the game's tempo and organize the defensive block make him the most important individual in the Swiss squad heading into the round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana.
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AC Milan want him
AC Milan have shown interest in Xhaka, according to Kicker.
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Xhaka was a consistent piece of the starting XI for the second season in a row in Leverkusen, and the Bundesliga club might not be ready to let him leave. However, that could change considering the interest that might be generated for his services now that Xabi Alonso is no longer the manager of the Bundesliga club.
Xhaka was a consistent piece of the starting XI for the second season in a row in Leverkusen, and the Bundesliga club might not be ready to let him leave. However, that could change considering the interest that might be generated for his services now that Xabi Alonso is no longer the manager of the Bundesliga club.