Xhaka is tired of keyboard warriors
Granite Xhaka urged his detractors to say it to his face, and not hide behind the keyboard.
The Swiss midfielder has had a rocky relationship with some Arsenal fans. signing from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2016.
Some Gunners fans feel that he is not good enough in the center of their midfield, while others say his fiery temper sometimes cost the team.
The difficult dynamic came to a head in 2019 when Xhaka was substituted in a draw against Crystal Palace.
Fans booed him as he left the field, and he responded with sarcastic applause, pressing his hand to his ear and shouting the words “fuck off.”
Xhaka, who was stripped of the Gunners’ captaincy by former boss Unai Emery following the incident, was also heavily criticized on social media for poor results.
Now the star of the Swiss national team for 100 matches has told Tribune of players : “Of course it’s quiet when we win, but once we’ve lost a few games, the same critics will come back.
“This is how football works, but I won’t trade for some guy hiding behind a keyboard. No chance. It’s kind of funny because in real life no one has ever told me, “You’re shit.” Never.
“No one says this to my face. What they’re saying? Usual: “Oh, you’re the best, you’re so good….”.
“Some people mean it, but others then go online and say, ‘Get him out of our club.’ So next time say it to my face. “Granite, you were shit today.” No problem! I promise I’ll take it in
Granite: Tell me I’m shit in the face
Granite Xhaka urged his detractors to say it to his face, and not hide behind the keyboard.
The Swiss midfielder has had a rocky relationship with some Arsenal fans. signing from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2016.
Some Gunners fans feel that he is not good enough in the center of their midfield, while others say his fiery temper sometimes cost the team.
The difficult dynamic came to a head in 2019 when Xhaka was substituted in a draw against Crystal Palace.
Fans booed him as he left the field, and he responded with sarcastic applause, pressing his hand to his ear and shouting the words “fuck off.”
Xhaka, who was stripped of the Gunners’ captaincy by former boss Unai Emery following the incident, was also heavily criticized on social media for poor results.
Now the star of the Swiss national team for 100 matches has told Tribune of players : “Of course it’s quiet when we win, but once we’ve lost a few games, the same critics will come back.
“This is how football works, but I won’t trade for some guy hiding behind a keyboard. No chance. It’s kind of funny because in real life no one has ever told me, “You’re shit.” Never.
“No one says this to my face. What they’re saying? Usual: “Oh, you’re the best, you’re so good….”.
“Some people mean it, but others then go online and say, ‘Get him out of our club.’ So next time say it to my face. “Granite, you were shit today.” No problem! I promise I’ll take it in