Granit Xhaka’s impact for Sunderland evident with captain’s assists proving vital
Sunderland’s brilliant start to the season continued this weekend against Nottingham Forest.
Sunderland’s 1-0 win at the City Ground was their first win away from home this season, sending Regis Le Bris’s side 4th in the table.
Omar Alderete’s headed effort was also the Black Cats’ first away goal of the campaign, and fired them to all three points.
Sunderland were underdogs against Nottingham Forest, which made the win even more impressive.
Granit Xhaka has been a gamechanger for Sunderland
Granit Xhaka has been a revelation since joining Sunderland this summer, being one of the main driving forces behind their good start.
The Swiss international’s impact on the team cannot be understated, and he will be such a key player for Le Bris going forward.
Xhaka has registered three assists so far this campaign, and all of them have been vital for Sunderland’s results.
The skipper has now contributed seven of Sunderland’s 11 points so far, with his assists providing two winners and one equaliser.
His experience at this level is vital for Sunderland, who have quite a young team, and his early-season form is more than encouraging for fans.
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Granit Xhaka has been one of the signings of the season
Xhaka’s signing for Sunderland was praised by many across the game, and it’s easy to see why so far.
His ability to control a game and set the tempo for his side is an underrated skill, which allows Sunderland’s exciting attackers to thrive.
- Xhaka won the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal at Bayer Leverkusen in 2023/24, with the team going unbeaten in Germany
- Sunderland signed Xhaka from the Bundesliga side for £17m in July
- He has 139 caps for Switzerland
His leadership skills are second to none, and he is exactly the type of presence needed on the pitch for the Mackems.
Fans at the Stadium of Light have been treated to brilliant performances from Xhaka so far, and long may it continue.
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