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Graeme Souness has 'no idea' why Granit Xhaka has played so well for Switzerland after Arsenal form

Graeme Souness has stated that he has never rated Granit Xhaka at Arsenal and has 'no idea' how he has performed so well for Switzerland in comparison.

Xhaka was arguably the standout player as Switzerland stunned Euro 2020 favourites France on Monday to progress to the quarter-finals on penalties.

His form has come as a surprise to some, with Xhaka facing a lot of criticism so far during his five-year spell at Arsenal.

Granit Xhaka has been in great form for Switzerland during the European Championships

Granit Xhaka has been in great form for Switzerland during the European Championships

In comparison, Xhaka has faced a lot of criticism during his five seasons at Arsenal

In comparison, Xhaka has faced a lot of criticism during his five seasons at Arsenal

This was something picked out by Souness before the game, as ITV pundits discussed how much Switzerland would miss the suspended Xhaka for the game against Spain.