GENEVA, June 3 — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka, who was instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen securing their first Bundesliga title this season, will have to dominate the midfield...
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka has emerged from seven turbulent years at Arsenal with a new-found poise that could drive his country at the Euros. — AFP picGENEVA, June 3 — Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka , who was instrumental in Bayer Leverkusen securing their first Bundesliga title this season, will have to dominate the midfield at the European Championship if his side are to excel in the late stages of the tournament.
The 31-year-old’s reputation as hot-headed and impulsive has faded against the backdrop of his role in helping Leverkusen to clinch the German title and his growing maturity on the pitch. He is second in the league with a pass completion rate of 92.7 per cent, recording 2,893 touches of the ball over the first 25 matchdays, and covers more distance than any other player in the German top flight.
The Swiss have featured at all but one major finals since 2004 and reached the Euro 2020 quarter-finals by beating world champions France.
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