Granit Xhaka says it is a relief that Switzerland will not have to face two of the four Arsenal players initially named in the England squad for tomorrow's friendly at Wembley tomorrow.
The 29-year-old midfielder will captain his country against Gareth Southgate's side as both nations step up their preparations for this year's World Cup and considers it fortunate that goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and attacker Bukayo Saka have been ruled out because of a hip injury and Covid-19.
“Two of them are not playing tomorrow so it’s good because we know the quality they have,” he said of England’s Arsenal contingent. “Of course they have a very good generation now, playing very well, not only in the national team but with Arsenal as well. We’re happy that Saka and Aaron are not playing tomorrow."
