Tag: Stéphane Henchoz

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Switzerland at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Henchoz: I think a captain must represent Switzerland, Xhaka doesn’t

Former Liverpool defender Stephane Henchoz has spoken out against making Granit Xhaka captain of Switzerland, because of the Arsenal player's Albanian descent.
PRESTON, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 27: Stephene Henchoz of Wigan waits to get into the action during the pre-season friendly match between Preston and Wigan at Deapdale on July 27, 2005 in Preston, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Stéphane Henchoz: Xhaka is too slow for Premier League

Former Switzerland defender Stéphane Henchoz believes that Granit Xhaka's problems with Arsenal stem from the 25-year-old's lack of pace.