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Midfielder Arsenal Granit xhaka reply to the criticism that has been directed at him so far. He felt that his mistakes were often exaggerated on purpose.
Xhaka has been subjected to intense scrutiny several times for his mistakes and behavior on the pitch. Finally, he has been criticized for a blunder committed when Arsenal traveled to Burnley in early March.
In that match, Arsenal, who had taken the lead through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal, finally had to be satisfied with the final 1-1 result. Burnley’s reply came after Xhaka made a mistake in making a pass in the defensive area.
Moment Arsenal losing to Burnley at home in December, Xhaka received a red card. Meanwhile in 2019, the Swiss international midfielder lost his position as captain The Gunners after falling out with supporters at the Emirates Stadium.
Granit xhaka felt that he was too often used as a scapegoat and criticized too much. However, the 28-year-old admitted that he could handle it.
“You have to live with criticism in football, but there must be limits,” Xhaka said in an interview with Look as reported Metro.
“There are other players who got red cards, but they weren’t criticized as much as I received. I sometimes feel like my problems are being exaggerated more than they should be.”
“But it will not break me. I overcame it, and this time it made me rise stronger, no doubt surprising many,” he said.
Granit xhaka so far made 36 appearances together Arsenal in all competitions this season. He recorded one goal and two assists.
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