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He was Leverkusen’s king transfer. Brought to challenge Bayern and play for titles. Granit Xhaka (30) got off to a good start. The Nati captain effortlessly marched into the base eleven, immediately took over the scepter and quickly ascended to the pivot.
Leverkusen have won every game this season. Always with a strong Xhaka in the middle. 3:2 against Leipzig, 3:0 against Gladbach, 5:1 against Darmstadt – a season start that makes you look up.
Xhaka with peak values
Xhaka immediately brings his entire class onto the field in the Bundesliga. This is apparent not only from the good results, but also from a look at the database. As the statistics platform Opta announced on social media, Xhaka has excellent values in several areas at the start of the season.
No other Bundesliga player has scored more passes to the last third in the first three games than Xhaka (52). No one can pull off as many penultimate passes (assist before the assist) as the Nati star (4). And no one won the ball more often in the opponent’s half than he (5).
“I was told in advance what role I had to play”
For Xhaka, Leverkusen had to pay Arsenal a proud fee of 15 million. In return, the club got exactly the difference player they hoped for. “The club and Xabi told me in advance what role I should have. And that corresponds exactly to my qualities, my strengths,” the Swiss says to the “kicker”. And Xhaka also makes it clear: “If there is another plan, you wouldn’t have seen me here.”
The great start to the season is making Leverkusen fans dream. Of titles, of championship titles – and of a Granit Xhaka, who is already one of the best players in the Bundesliga. (cat/sbe)
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Source : Blick
I’m Emma Jack, a news website author at 24 News Reporters. I have been in the industry for over five years and it has been an incredible journey so far. I specialize in sports reporting and am highly knowledgeable about the latest trends and developments in this field.
