Granit Xhaka told teammate to calm passing down during UEL win

Arsenal continued their impressive form with another win on Thursday night.

The Gunners, managed by Spanish manager Mikel Arteta, played the Europa League against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night and, although they played away from home in Norway, the Londoners were able to come out ahead 1-0 thanks to a goal from Bukayo in The first half. Saka.

Now on course to top their group, the Gunners will be delighted with their 100 per cent record in European competition so far.

However, one thing Arteta will be equally pleased with is Granit Xhaka’s commitment to follow his instructions.

The Swiss midfielder came on for Saka in the second half of the match and, according to a recent report from Football London, the 30-year-old wasted no time reminding his teammates how to play.

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It has been revealed that shortly after being replaced, Xhaka was seen gesturing to substitute goalkeeper Matt Turner to calm down and play simpler passes on the ground after the American goalkeeper came under pressure and opted to shoot the ball long. .

Arteta, if you didn’t see the Xhaka and Turner exchange for yourself, you’ll be delighted to hear these reports.

Knowing that Xhaka is one of the most experienced players on his team, Arteta is obviously looking to the midfielder as his voice on the pitch and judging by what happened last night, the 30-year-old is embracing his new lead role.

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