Granit Xhaka reflects on fallout with Arsenal fans in 2019, says 'what did I do wrong to the people?"

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Granit Xhaka reflects on fallout with Arsenal fans in 2019, says 'what did I do wrong to the people?"
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Xhaka revealed he felt blindsided by criticism — even from teammates — during his time as Arsenal captain.

The Swiss midfielder said his proudest moment was rebuilding himself at the club, not proving fans wrong but proving it to himself.

Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaha has admitted that he was asked a lot of questions during his stint at Arsenal. The Swiss star said the worst moments dealt with when he was all alone, that he did not like being on his own.

Granit Xhaha recalls fallout with Arsenal fans

Talking to BBC Sport, Xhaha remembered his fallout with Arsenal supporters and said that he was unsure when turned on him. He was confused a how everyone, consisting some of the  players, had turned on him while he was the captain of the club and said:

"Very difficult. The worst time I had was always when I was alone, before the game in the hotel or when my missus or my family were not around. Every time these things came up and I just wanted to deal with it alone - looking to myself and say: 'Why has this happened? Why is it me? What did I do wrong to the people?'

 

 

"I was the captain of the football club in this time. But there were too many noises and voices outside - even from players I didn't expect to speak about this. But I believe in life... everything comes back and I'm sitting here very happy and I just want to enjoy my time."

 

 

Xhaha remembers his happy moments at Arsenal

Xhaka went on to disclose that his happiest moment was turning things around at Arsenal. He added that it was not to prove the fans wrong, but to show himself that he had it to get back to his best.