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Arteta Sees Coaching Potential in Xhaka Amid Fixture Crunch

11/9/2025

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, said Granit Xhaka could become a great coach.
Granit Xhaka has played every minute for Sunderland since joining in July.
Granit Xhaka is focused on his playing career while starting coaching badges.
Arteta stressed the importance of fostering new coaches.
Arteta notes December fixture congestion and hopes to schedule a change after Arsenal's Carabao Cup match against Crystal Palace is two days after Everton.

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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, said Granit Xhaka could become a great coach.
Granit Xhaka has played every minute for Sunderland since joining in July.
Granit Xhaka is focused on his playing career while starting coaching badges.
Arteta stressed the importance of fostering new coaches.
Arteta notes December fixture congestion and hopes to schedule a change after Arsenal's Carabao Cup match against Crystal Palace is two days after Everton.