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Friendly fire! Granit Xhaka jokingly warns he will 'smash' Arsenal team-mates Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli when Switzerland play Brazil at the World Cup... as the midfielder claims they are 'WORRIED' about facing him

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has jokingly warned he will 'smash' Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli at the World Cup, and quipped his Brazilian Arsenal teammates will be 'worried' ahead of their clash on Monday.

The 30-year-old has been in excellent form for the Gunners this season, playing in all 14 of their league games and scoring three goals.

Brazil and Switzerland both won their opening games of the tournament, as they took the top two spots in Group G.

The Swiss captain warned Gabriel Martinelli (pictured) he will 'smash him' in the World Cup

Both sides will likely feature Arsenal stars when they meet, with Xhaka a key player for the Swiss while Martinelli and Jesus should provide cameos from the bench at least for Brazil.