Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been spending some of his time on holiday to practice table-tennis skills.

The Switzerland international, who got engaged to his girlfriend Leonita Lekaj last week, has enjoyed an eventful summer break following exploits with Arsenal during a long first campaign in England’s top flight.

In a video that he posted on Instagram, Xhaka is playing ping-pong and comfortably beating his opponent before issuing a friendly challenge to those who think they can beat him next.

Dominating the rallies with relative ease, his frequent use of slice shots and a powerful stroke mix make his returns tough for the opponent – presumably a friend of his – to predict and respond accordingly.

Have a look at the video and judge for yourself here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BVxP1ZsFGFJ/?taken-by=granitxhaka&hl=en

Xhaka has already updated his social media today thanking the hotel staff and everyone at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya in Mexico as their holiday is coming to a close, with pre-season training set to begin next week ahead of the forthcoming campaign.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV1dn6rFKKZ/?taken-at=991071805&hl=en

He’ll be hoping to replicate his success from table-tennis on the pitch next season and beyond, with Arsenal keen to improve after a disappointing overall season.