Published 16:52 IST, October 30th 2019
Granit Xhaka removes Instagram profile picture as Arsenal captain
After the incident during the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, Granit Xhaka has removed his Instagram profile picture as Arsenal captain. Read further here.
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Granit Xhaka was embroiled in a nasty incident as Arsenal let slip a 2-0 lead at the Emirates over the weekend. Xhaka reportedly directed abusive comments to the Arsenal fans as he was being booed after he was subbed off the pitch during the Crystal Palace match. The Arsenal captain then went on to take off his jersey and walk straight down the tunnel to the dressing room in dismay.
Granit Xhaka sparks rumours of Arsenal departure by changing Instagram display
Former Borussia Monchengladbach player Granit Xhaka has further fueled rumours that his time at the Emirates is up after fans have demanded an apology from their club captain. The 27-year midfielder old recently took down his Instagram display picture where he is captured with the captain's armband for the Gunners. He replaced that with an image of him as Switzerland captain. Is this the beginning of the end for club captain Granit Xhaka at Arsenal?
Arsenal coach Unai Emery offers an update on Granit Xhaka situation
💬 "Xhaka is devastated, sad and very down"
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 29, 2019
🗞 @UnaiEmery_ addressed the media this afternoon...
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin issues his support to under-fire Xhaka
We are all humans, we all have emotions, and sometimes it's not easy dealing with them. It's time to lift each other up, not to push each other away. We only win when we are together. #COYG pic.twitter.com/dkDI7M3xew
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) October 28, 2019
In times of turmoil, Hector Bellerin has often emerged as a source of inspiration for Arsenal supporters. The Spain right-back has called for calm amongst the Arsenal faithful at a time when the club looks to be in some sort of a rut in the Premier League.
14:18 IST, October 30th 2019