The summer signing from Sampdoria is yet to start for the Gunners but could less the defensive burden on the Swiss midfielder if brought into the team
Unai Emery’s remit as Arsenal head coach is simple; find the best system for the players he has at his disposal, push on in the Premier League and challenge for the Europa League. After a comprehensive pre-season and four league games the Spaniard will have already come to certain conclusions over specific partnerships - but there is an untested formula that looks likely to be unleashed in the coming games.
Granit Xhaka has received plenty of criticism since he arrived in north London two seasons ago.