Granit Xhaka believes Switzerland have the strength to face England in the last eight of Football Euro 2024 on Saturday.
Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka has described his Euro 2024 quarter-final opponents England as having both strengths and weaknesses. UFABET But believes the Swiss side are strong enough to take on the Three Lions.
Xhaka, who spent seven seasons in the Premier League with Arsenal between 2016 and 2023 before moving to Leverkusen last summer. said: ‘If I take one thing from my time at Arsenal, And I know [Bukayo] Saka. I know he’s played at a very high level over the last two or three years. I know he’s incredibly strong one-on-one. He’s a strong footballer who’s always looking to score. ‘
‘But there’s Harry Kane, who’s scored a lot of goals for Bayern. There are a lot of other players like Kyle Walker, who’s played at the highest level at (Manchester) City for many years. There are players who can play for any club (anywhere). England has its strengths but also its weaknesses.’
Xhaka also spoke about his previous spell in England. saying: ‘Yes, but I think when you play against the national team it’s a completely different game. Different team-mates, different mood, different mentality. Of course we also know. That the atmosphere will be amazing with the English fans and the Swiss fans. ‘
The 31-year-old midfielder, who has made 129 appearances for Switzerland. Also spoke about what makes this Swiss team so strong: ‘The unity. I think the unity of this team, the positive attitude, the energy, the hunger to be here, to win games. That’s what makes the Swiss team so strong.’