GRANIT XHAKA NEWS

Out with COVID-19 Xhaka has tested positive for COVID-19, Arsenal announced Sunday.

Impact Xhaka missed Sunday's FA Cup defeat against Nottingham Forest while isolating, and 18-year-old Charlie Patino played in defensive midfield instead. Xhaka's next opportunity to return will be in the Carabao Cup on Thursday, before next weekend's Premier League clash against Tottenham.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal loss to leader Man City sees grip on 4th loosened

Rodri scored a stoppage-time winner to complete Manchester City's comeback to win 2-1 at Arsenal and move the champions 11 points in front of second-place Chelsea at the top of the...

JANUARY 1, 2022

Arsenal fans hurl bottles at City players after Rodri winner

Arsenal fans hurled plastic bottles and toilet rolls at Manchester City’s celebrating players after Rodri scored a stoppage-time winner

JANUARY 1, 2022

Dishes first assist of season Xhaka tallied one assist, one shot (off target), two chances created, five tackles (two won) and a yellow card in Saturday's 4-1 win over Leeds.

Impact Xhaka delivered one of his best displays this season highlighted by his first major contribution of the campaign. He's been in good health of late stringing together four consecutive starts now and seems to be on the rise in terms of form and production too. The outstanding form of the Gunners could also boost up his fantasy upside.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal beat 10-man West Ham 2-0 after captaincy tumult

Arsenal quickly forgot about the team’s off-field distractions with forward Gabriel Martinelli and substitute Emile Smith Rowe scoring in a 2-0 win over 10-man West Ham on Wednesda...

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Four shots in start Xhaka shot four times, off target, during Wednesday's 2-0 win over West Ham.

Impact Xhaka is in a strange spot, he returned from injury ahead of schedule and has somehow return fully to the starting XI. He isn't a major fantasy option by any means but if Arsenals good form continues that could change. Next up is a Saturday clash with Leeds.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Everton Xhaka (knee) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Everton.

Impact Xhaka makes a surprise return to the XI Monday despite the team releasing no updates on his status in the past week outside of being ahead of schedule. He was originally set to return in January and instead he's being pushed to start in his first match back, which is interesting.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ahead of schedule Xhaka (knee) has already resumed training and is ahead of schedule in his recovery. Manager Mikel Arteta told reporters, "Hopefully he will be a little bit sooner than expected. He...

Impact While the manager didn't offer a specific updated timeline for Xhaka, it appears he may be ready sometime in December, barring any setbacks. An early return for the midfielder would certainly bolster the team's depth, especially given the busy December schedule. Once clear to play, Xhaka should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI on a weekly basis.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to train by January Xhaka (knee) is aiming to return to full training by January, according to the team.

Impact Xhaka originally had a three-month timeline and this projection sort of lines up with that. It doesn't look like he'll return in 2021 and so far in his absence, Mikel Arteta has opted for a couple different strategies, but the main one has been deploying Thomas Partey. and Albert Sambi Lokonga as defensive midfielders.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

PL players angry after substitutions! When Premier League players get angry after being substituted, featuring tantrums from Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil, Granit Xhaka, Alexis S...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • SKY.COM

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka set to be out for 3 months

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka faces up to three months on the sidelines with a knee injury sustained during Sunday’s north London derby win over Tottenham

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Out around three months Xhaka does not require surgery, but he suffered an injury to his medial knee ligament and will miss about three months, according to the team.

Impact This is somewhat good news on Xhaka, who could return before the end of the year. While it's a tough injury for Arsenal, they brought in Albert Sambi Lokonga for this reason and have also deployed Martin Odegaard as a defensive midfielder, so there are options, and that's before getting to Mohamed Salah.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury could be serious Xhaka may have suffered a serious knee injury in Sunday's win against Tottenham. According to manager Mikel Arteta, "I'm pretty worried because it doesn't look very positive at the...

Impact The early reports on the knee injury for Xhaka don't look good, as it seems like it's MCL or ACL related. The former is more of a minor injury, but all signs point to him missing at least a month with an ACL injury being the worse-case scenario.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Spurs Xhaka was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Tottenham in the 81st minute after suffering an injury. He made an interception and won three of three tackles in the match before b...

Impact It is unclear whether Xhaka will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury. There is some fear that it could be his ACL or meniscus, but more information will come out as he's evaluated in the coming days.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona looks to end 3-match winless run

Barcelona hosts Levante in the Spanish league with coach Ronald Koeman's team still in crisis after three consecutive matches without a win in all competitions

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Available against Tottenham Xhaka served the final game of his three-match suspension in the League Cup and is available for Sunday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Xhaka will again be an option having been out since before the last international break. When healthy, he's always had a starting role, but after Martin Odegaard moved to defensive midfield last match, there's a chance Xhaka plays more of a bench role going forward.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training, remains suspended Xhaka (COVID-19) is back in training but is suspended until the Sept. 26 match against Tottenham.

Impact Xhaka get the benefit of serving a match of his suspension while out with COVID-19, as well as next week's League Cup match against Wimbledon. That means he'll only miss one more league match, though his spot in the XI isn't guaranteed with Thomas Partey and Albert Sambi Lokonga both healthy.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Italy sets record at 36 unbeaten in 0-0 draw at Switzerland

Italy has set an international record by extending its unbeaten run to 36 games in a 0-0 draw at Switzerland in a World Cup qualifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

'Get the jab and be safe' - Mourinho urges Xhaka to get vaccinated after positive Covid case ' Goal.com Jose Mourinho has recommended to Granit Xhaka to seek out a Covid-19 jab after the Arsenal midfielder tested positive for coronavirus amid the disclosure that he is not vaccinated.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Arsenal's Xhaka tests positive for coronavirus while on international duty with Switzerland ' Goal.com Granit Xhaka has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Swiss federation announced on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka tests positive for COVID-19 Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has tested positive for COVID-19

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka tests positive for COVID-19

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has tested positive for COVID-19

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Xhaka tests positive for COVID-19 and will not play for Switzerland vs Greece Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has tested positive for COVID-19 while on international duty with Switzerland.The Swiss FA confirmed the new...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Granit Xhaka on Man City sending off: 'I was brutally surprised' Granit Xhaka believes his sending off against Manchester City was a surprise.The Arsenal midfielder was sent off in Saturday's game against...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tests positive for COVID-19 Xhaka tested positive for COVID-19 while away with the Swiss national team, reports Chris Wheatley of football.london.

Impact Xhaka is already suspended three league matches for Arsenal and this could possibly extend that another match because he may not be available for the Sept. 11 contest. Either way, it looks like Xhaka will miss the rest of September, meaning either Thomas Partey has to get healthy or Mohamed Elneny could be in line for starts.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE