Granit Xhaka will put club friendships to one side at the World Cup as he prepares to "smash" Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli.
The Switzerland midfielder has been a leading light for Arsenal this term as they sit top of the Premier League. The camaraderie and team spirit in north London is as strong as it's been for years, but that will mean little for the 30-year-old in Qatar as he eyes three points for Switzerland.
Xhaka and his compatriots will be tasked with downing the much-fancied Brazilians on Monday afternoon. The South American nation are among the favourites at the tournament, winning their opening game against Serbia, but Xhaka, who is known for his physicality, won't be handing out special treatment for his Gunners colleagues.
