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Granit Xhaka wants Arsenal to welcome fans to their London Colney training sessions to see how hard they work... as he insists Arteta's squad 'care more than people think' and that he cannot SLEEP after a defeat

Granit Xhaka revealed he has asked Arsenal if they can invite fans to the training ground so they can see how hard Mikel Arteta's players train.

The idea is one that has been discussed internally at Arsenal though the Coronavirus pandemic is one development that stalled any plans to open London Colney's doors to the public.

Access restrictions related to the planning permission Arsenal were granted for their training HQ and also difficulty finding suitable time, with the need to keep tactical information under wraps, are among the other obstacles.

Granit Xhaka revealed he has asked Arsenal if they can invite fans to the training ground
The midfielder wants the club to do this to show fans how hard Mikel Arteta's squad work

It is not uncommon for clubs to hold one-off open training sessions at their stadiums but Xhaka feels regular access to their training grounds would be a valuable experience for supporters who get only a small glimpse at footballers' lives.