What Granit Xhaka did for his daughter after ending long wait for Arsenal goal
Granit Xhaka, who plays for Arsenal, scored an important goal in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16 against Sporting CP. This was his first goal for the team since October, when they played against Southampton in the Premier League.
During the current 2022/23 season, the Swiss midfielder, who is 30 years old, has been having one of his best performances while playing for Arsenal, having scored five goals and provided five assists.
Xhaka’s improvement can be attributed to Mikel Arteta, who played an influential role in helping him revamp his career at the Emirates Stadium. This season, Arteta placed Xhaka in a more advanced position.
In the match against Sporting, Arsenal suffered two significant injury setbacks as both Takehiro Tomiyasu and William Saliba were forced to leave the field during the first half.
Saliba appeared to be experiencing a muscle injury and was seen holding his back, while Tomiyasu received treatment on his knee before being replaced by Ben White.
Following Gabriel’s shot, Xhaka scored a crucial goal for Arsenal against the Portuguese team, which provided them with some breathing space.
This goal was especially significant for Xhaka, as he had not scored for Arsenal since a match against Southampton in October.
Fans noticed that after scoring, the Swiss midfielder celebrated in a strange way by raising his hand to his face and wiggling his fingers towards his teammates.
New information has come to light regarding Xhaka’s celebration after scoring against Sporting. It has been revealed that the celebration was dedicated to his daughter.
Xhaka’s partner posted an Instagram story where their daughter was seen copying the same celebration as they watched Xhaka’s performance on TV.
Granit Xhaka dedicating his goal to his daughter🥹♥️ pic.twitter.com/bi9AYA4z6Q
— Lucy (@luceafc) March 16, 2023
As Arsenal enter a critical phase of the season, Xhaka will be aiming to maintain his scoring form.
The team is currently fighting for both the Europa League and Premier League titles, and the Swiss midfielder will be vital in helping them achieve success.
With his impressive performances this season, Xhaka has proven to be a crucial player for Arteta, and the Gunners boss will be hoping to avoid any further injury setbacks that could jeopardize their chances of success towards the end of the 2022/23 campaign.
What Granit Xhaka did for his daughter after ending long wait for Arsenal goal