Granit Xhaka Decoded | Leverkusen’s Midfield Boss

He's Bayer 04 Leverkusen's beating heart: Granit Xhaka!
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The Swiss is a no-frills midfield boss pulling the strings for the league leaders. Sit back and enjoy this AWS analysis and learn why he may be the secret ingredient that ends up making them champions... What do you think, will Bayer Leverkusen lift the ""Meisterschale"" at the end of the season? Let us know in the comments!
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[@antoinedoinell]

Happy to see Granit doing so well. Hope he can not only bring Leverkusen the title but go undefeated this season.

[@farihinmhd]

and also win the European league trophy

[@gboyegajunaid9737]

Sincerely I miss him, master feeder

[@christophery8927]

It appears this league is not as competitive as the premier league.

[@LazerDon271]

Looks like they playing charity match.@@christophery8927

[@Azabaxe80]

@@christophery8927 It isn't. The reason we gooners remember Xhaka so warmly is because Arteta moved him from 6 to 8, where he had very limited defensive responsibilities and didn't need to be so press resistant. He absolutely shone in that new role. He wasn't responsible for creating much, Ødegaard and Partey were, so Xhaka rocked on. Playing a kind of playmaker in Alonso's system isn't a stretch for him, coming as he did from a more restrictive Arteta's positional framework. In the EPL Xhaka would never play his role as described in this video. He's actually involved in the build up, but Florian Wirtz and Alex Grimaldo are much more integral to that part of the game. Grimaldo as the one impact wide player in a relational system (yes, it _is_ weird), and Wirth as a true #10. I don't miss Xhaka at the Arsenal, Kai Havertz, his sort of replacement, is doing the job well. Someone I wish Arsenal would pick up, though probably Bayern will, is Wirth.

[@arsenalfan798]

Still miss Granit ❤

[@whiteblackshorts3891]

Bro you all always blame him

[@AppleIpad-ef2uf]

Absolutely

[@leroybanging2687]

@@whiteblackshorts3891 you know nothing of what we witnessed. His last 2 years were amazing. Because arteta found his position. Wenger played him out of position for the premier league. So did unai. He had the most red cards since he got to the league with most errors leading to goals. But since arteta came in. He saw what no other manager saw and took away primary defensive roles from him. He wasn’t the main CDM anymore. He’s now the link between defence and attack. He won’t be the last defender, and he’s the first man in attack.

[@karukuem]

🥇25:73🕳

[@chale0ify]

Hope we win 🥇 the league as he did there

[@chedieliathuman6985]

As an arsenal fan I feel proud seeing how xhaka perform in every game for leverkusen

[@adekoyasamuel8788]

I really like the way bundesliga do their analysis. A lot more in-depth than their English counterparts

[@itimi2870]

Fact bro

[@someguy7404]

It's cause their German lol.

[@DREAMWORKERSKY]

Prem is a joke

[@Siithabiso]

Other leagues are a lot more impartial in contrast to prem punditry, why would a Yanited or Liverpool legend that played 600+ games for either club decipher a Tot'nam or Citeh midfielders impact?

[@adekoyasamuel8788]

@@Siithabisoyou are spot on

[@winter_light]

This guy can play 1000 days and still be fit for the next match. His fitness is massively underrated

[@KhaderMiyir-nb4nj]

The quality of fitness and consistency are what helps the player teach on its peak, they are indermined qualities.

[@yusuftoefy664]

Arsenal fan here, people laughed at me calling him Xhaka Alonso in his Arsenal days, Im so Happy to see him thrive in Germany, can't wait for him to lift the Trophy

[@ntsikelelondleleni6335]

look had we started the season with him, we could be 6 points ahead by now. Xhaka is smart can see space

[@020701304]

you were right to get laughed at

[@Kanal5909]

His last season for Arsenal was his best in the club. We sold a player in good shape and that's good for everyone. Arteta wanted to change the style, Xhaka wanted to play, Bayer wanted experienced midfielder. Everyone is happy.

[@rohannatu]

No bro. Arteta asked Xhaka to stay. Xhaka proved himself worthy of fans respect and left on a high. He always liked Germany and he did what is best for his family. Mad respect to the man. He is Arsenals batman. He had to taunt the fans. Our fans didn’t deserve him.

[@rohannatu]

I realised it when I saw the documentary.

[@rohannatu]

But I always loved him even when he was on the low.

[@hegeliandianetik2009]

@@rohannatu Xhaka literally said Arsenal didn't offer him a a new deal which is why he left

[@arkatarunmukherjee]

Granit Xhaka : Quality, Determination, Grit, Attitude & Leadership.

[@HungryAfrican]

As an Arsenal fan. I miss Xhaka😢

[@mohdroshidi1636]

You a plastic fan

[@blakerussell-vg8zx]

lol xhaka is nice but Declan rice is dope...

[@drfeelgood94]

How? 😅 ​@@mohdroshidi1636

[@gouthamkrishna9107]

@@blakerussell-vg8zxwe need one more midfielder though since partey is always injured.Jorginho has been amazing last few weeks but we still need someone for the future.maybe zubimendi

[@hegeliandianetik2009]

@@mohdroshidi1636 plastic for missing a player, are you on drugs?

[@isaactheunissen3675]

our own undercover agent, in Germany to curse Kane, once a gunner ❤

[@rohannatu]

Hahahah bro spot on.

[@alphonsoelm5652]

😂

[@kelvinmutwiri6641]

Cupblocking 🐔

[@amd1001]

What a Legend. I miss him in the squad

[@jarl_t6052]

Truly a player who shows that statistics aren't everything, what a great talent.

[@mrajaram7676]

He's going to be one of best coaches in future be it even aresnal

[@dokosubagyo5267]

Xhaka is the general, he has developed well as the general he has a lot of skill, pinpoint passer, through ball, defensive works, intercept, cannon ball, great vision, great build up play. Proud of you, bro. Arteta and Xabi is a perfect mentor for Xhaka. Because they all had experiences needed by Xhaka to develop well.

[@DavidSmith-gq3mv]

What a player and what a character! Love Xhaka!

[@thetruth4654]

I still think it`s weird to think about that Xabi and Xhaka have played against each other as players, and now Xabi is coaching Xhaka.

[@samuelcletus6169]

Yeah Bayern Vs Mochengladbach

[@haikelareff]

not weird at all, there are so many of them

[@kamui4708]

How is that weird

[@mbizzle.]

Xhaka doesn’t have ego he also played with Arteta and then he coached him

[@oinhuanh8955]

Not to mention that Xhaka’s unforgettable celebration vs Mainz! 🇨🇭 ❤

[@buludaachoro5774]

One of the Contenders for Player of the Season. Leader, passer and tackler.

[@samuelk1717]

Seeing Xhaka happy at Leverkusen makes me smile🥲 at Arsenal, he was the only player I wanted to meet in real life for a coffee😅top player, top human✨ miss him

[@joharimohdsalleh457]

Indeed

[@TheGeorgeous]

The arsenal club over the years have a significant impact on the players that leave. Xhaka is a top player. Always a gooner.

[@ordro107]

Xhaka, we will always remember you in the Emirates... Maybe Arsenal will win trophies without you in the coming years, But it will be thanks to your hard work taking us from a shambles out of form Ozil based team, carried us on your back until a propper team was assembled. You deserve the Bundesliga title, you are a star.

[@dubabaxakatv2993]

Xhaka zoom....my captain still loved at arsenal

[@munnauk7355]

So happy for him , loved him at Arsenal . He deserves all the credit

[@theophilussogoromo3000]

A lot of focus is put on assists, but second assists are just as important. Players like Xhaka are essential for the success of a team.

[@DJLARONMUSIC]

He was always good! A lot of Arsenal fans failed to see it. The occasional mishaps that led to us conceding was mostly down no cover behind. He was a leader that don't take bad up!

[@hegeliandianetik2009]

that was the case before Arteta, Arsenal fans literally sang his name at the Emirates for the whole of last season

[@aninrahman913]

EPL could really learn a thing or two about presentation from this. As a gooner, its amazing to see Xhaka revel in the role he was always meant to be. Ya done did good Granit.

[@Andy5682fly]

So happy for him, he deserves all the best things that happen to him

[@yousciencelab5307]

This is why we tell people that football is not all about scoring and assists.

[@Dvfinest]

As an Arsenal fan, I’m happy he’s doing so well for Leverkusen, shows how good of a player he actually is. I hope he lifts the Bundesliga title this year🤞🏾

[@cpi5977]

Who could have predicted few years ago both Arsenal and Xhaka on top but not together?!

[@arinzeemmanuel5336]

Midfielders make the best coaches and xhaka is gonna be a really great coach

[@droid888racer]

And that’s why you don’t just rely on stats, they don’t show how instrumental a player like Xhaka is

[@cloudforest4087]

I love seeing the conductors highlighted like this.

[@tonyotieno8192]

Craziest redemption arc

[@onyejiikechukwu6185]

Modern football have been ruoned with G/A stats, glad videos like this captires the full story that football isn't all about Stats and goal and assists. Great insight.

[@lamborghinigl3979]

Granit is incredible full stop. Not sure why Granit did not get the credit he deserved at Arsenal. So nice to see Granit quality performance game after game. I’m happy Granit’s contribution is making enormous difference for Leverkusen. Xabi has don incredible work assembled a team like this

[@qeyrow6248]

Once Gunner Always Gunner💪

[@blerotheflamemage3171]

From north london, "tht is my xhaka"

[@NanaQueue]

Yes. There’s an Alonso in him. Wenger bought him after missing opportunities to sign Alonso. Wenger wanted someone with good long range distribution and line-breaking passes. The challenge with Xhaka is he’s not really been a good stand-alone defensive midfielder hence his problems in the early stages of his Arsenal career. I always saw him as a box-box midfielder and not an Alonso who’ll sit deep to make tackles. The season Arteta shared that similar idea lead to his revolution. He’s never been a bad player. He was just misplaced in a depreciating Arsenal team

[@paulisaac6357]

Xhaka my Arsenal's assistant coach before becoming the man himself it's written in the stars

[@kyawzinhtet11617]

As a arsenal fan I’m glad to see Xhaka with his best performance and help the Leverkusen

[@kothar6159]

This must be so relaxing for Xhaka the pace of the PL is not as forgiving.

[@MK-gv7eq]

I reckon we would deffo won the league with xhaka not only due to his football but influence in the dressing room

[@user-vb2zl1gq8m]

So happy to you to see you winning major trophy on your first season. Once a gunner, always a gunner ❤

[@joaquimwahome7454]

Bayern brought Kane Leverkusen brought Xhaka. Pretty obvious who will win the title.

[@pomeloroom7780]

Miss you, Granit ❤🤍

[@dennisketer3661]

My friends and I called him Boom xhakalaka. He is a maestro with a canon of a left foot. Once a gunner, always a gunner.

[@mrfeather2732]

the entire comment section and views are Arsenal fans... that shows how big of a fan base. Not to mention most of the fan base don't even like Xhaka

[@subhanqureshi4273]

Good to see him finally playing for a club without toxic fans abusing him where he has to cup his ears for them.

[@Davey101_]

You might not have noticed that things turned around when Arteta came in, if you don't watch any football.

[@2daysago_]

Bro English football was too much for him. Xhaka needs space and time to deliver which you dont get that in Premier league. Everything is intense and fast. Look now last season when Arteta played him as a free role number8 Xhaka played his best football. The guy just needs space and time and you'll see the best of him.

[@BajaToxic]

Still better than united fan

[@Raphomattic]

Top Lad! we miss him at the Carpet. Glad he's still shining

[@yb3604]

Arsenal fans knew Bayer got a gem. Glad to see him do so well and get some well-deserved flowers.

[@samuelcletus6169]

If he ever becomes a coach,I wish to play under him

[@joharimohdsalleh457]

Xhaka : maestro touch. Miss him....as Arsenal fan. Congratulate ❤❤❤❤

[@mirzas668]

Making the Swiss proud 💪🇨🇭

[@musasanusialiyu9525]

Happy to see him thriving.... we miss you granit

[@MM-jv7fu]

I didn't pay much attention to him at his former but now I cannot miss a game!!!

[@AI-uz1sv]

Those who wrote him off don't understand smart football.

[@tenzin8773]

Granit is a secret agent sent by Arsenal so Kane still remains trophyless

[@babybabybbbaby]

The coolest man in the world

[@sphanxele5034]

We miss you Xhaka Boom❤

[@chimezieogbede6724]

These players are collectively intelligent ❤❤

[@mintcake2668]

One quality of Xhaka that people rarely talk about: his availability. 90 minutes week in week out, he's always available, never get injured.

[@colin_actually]

Gunner for life.

[@0011aabb]

Xhaka is the king.

[@Jastipnee]

Granit have a great Mentor ❤

[@user-fd5yn8cw3c]

عملاق.عبقرى.طيب.قلب❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@levidinh29]

my idol..

[@jigishapatel7695]

This makes me so happy for Xhaka ❤

[@danielcho631]

A leader among men.

[@marshalkagami]

I always rated my boi granit. A shame fans made a scapegoat out of him during a time where he wasn’t the only player making mistakes. But god forbid he gave the ball away, oh no a midfielder losing the ball say it ain’t so 🙄😒.

[@jaisoncalvintarusarira6348]

Congratulations Granit

[@8bitavenue]

Granit forever Gunner.

[@scottgodlewski306]

I wouldn't change anything about Arsenal's current midfield, but I do miss this guy.

[@cls8593]

Granit Xhaka we got👏 Granit Xhaka we got👏~

[@nathankerr5619]

Hopefully he can help them even better next season when I think they will suffer

[@JEGlobalConcepts]

This the guy Arsenal fans was booing 😑 what a shame

[@uri-uf5hd]

Previous coaches player him as a defensive player . Only Arteta played him in the right position

[@dmpsie_]

He’s so boss

[@deanprout8143]

Arteta unlocked him to what he is now. Big ups to Granit for taking by it to the next level. If he had stayed with Arsenal we definitely win with him and Rice.

[@joshuaohuka7719]

It's wild seeing Xhaka bossing the midfield so completely... Always knew he had it in him...

[@HongatTrong]

From Arsenal’s fan so happy for this.

[@Oludami]

My unofficial captain at Arsenal. Xhaka BOOM!! ❤

[@ronaldgarcia7206]

Lazlo Benes in Hamburg 23-24 is amazing

[@zaf2643]

Impressive how Xabi managed to unlock Xhaka true potential . Arteta already recognized his ability & kept him at Arsenal despite many Arsenal fans wanted him out due to his past poor performance . Credit to Wenger for bringing him to Arsenal but unfortunately Wenger did not played him to his best position.

[@dixinc.5507]

I am sure having Xabi as his coach was a blessing.

[@hendrihendriyanto6776]

it's like redemption for him he is a high quality player but when in arsenal he might be not in the best shape because so many things happen in Arsenal in his time there hope the bundesliga title is something he deserves to have after what he's doing right now

[@rijalmif]

Saya masih mengingatnya saat dia bermain di Arsenal

[@haikelareff]

xhaka wont be a recognise player for those who watch football by using fantasyleague points as reference..i think the player who make the 2nd assist (initiator) should be recognise more. Messi is among the player who would be on the top rank initiator (his lob pass to left back)

[@user-eb8cu6td6p]

That's our boy!!!🤍♥️💪

[@abdulhadidamanhuri5235]

rather than 2nd assist or initiator, its actually called pre-assist as an important metric for playmaker. no offense to alonso but xhaka had played like pirlo more. but certainly alonso had been the best coach in the world right now.

[@omarkhanday3956]

comeon Xhaka!!!

[@looniaz]

The pressing in this league is something that needs to be improved. It's shocking how much time they gave to their opponent holding the ball.

[@daminodon2934]

شاكا رائع لو كان في ارسنال هذا الموسم مع ديكلان سيكون هذا موسم الأبطال للمدفعجية

[@RumenPlamenov-mu1pc]

Rrofsh Granit Xhaka!

[@hegeliandianetik2009]

Granit get's so much time and space in Germany

[@drew1163]

We miss this man at Arsenal

[@475inthecut]

Xabi’s Jorginho ❤

[@mikejunior80]

Remember when Arsenal fans chased him out of their club? 😁. Look at him now Arsenal.

[@proleter4934]

to be fair he throws the armband

[@idretoucher4878]

ATV will cry to see this

[@Anthonygooneramerica]

Xhaka Boom 🙌🏼🏆

[@necefabbasov-un1gg]

Qarabag gelir ❤❤