GRANIT XHAKA 'SUFFERS INJURY SCARE AND WILL UNDERGO MRI SCAN' AHEAD OF CRUNCH EURO 2024 CLASH WITH ENGLAND IN MAJOR BLOW TO MURAT YAKIN'S SIDE
- Xhaka has played a key role in Switzerland's impressive run at the tournament
- He has started every game in midfield and his absence could prove to be vital
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Granit Xhaka is set to undergo tests on a potential adductor injury, according to a report.
The midfielder has been a key part of Switzerland's form at Euro 2024, with the side one of the most impressive teams at the tournament having reached the quarter-final stage.
Next up, they will take on England on Saturday, but could end up having to do so without one of their key men depending on the outcome of Xhaka's tests.
The former Arsenal captain has started every game for his side at the tournament so far, continuing his good form on the back of a stunning season at club level with Bayer Leverkusen.
According to Blick, however, he is set to undergo an MRI scan due to some adductor problems, with results expected imminently.
Xhaka was seen receiving treatment in the first half of his side's 2-0 win over Italy in the last 16, though continued on to finish the game, seemingly without any further issues.
The 31-year-old appears to have been feeling the pain in the fallout of the game, however, causing him to go for tests.
Manager Murat Yakin has employed a back three system for Switzerland throughout their run in Germany so far, the same system Xhaka has been used to under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen.
The midfielder made 50 appearances as Leverkusen went unbeaten on their way to winning the Bundesliga, not tasting defeat in the season until the Europa League final against Atalanta.
For Switzerland, he has been playing alongside Nottingham Forest's Remo Freuler, though his side may need to find a solution to his absence if the test results return with bad news.
England have injury issues of their own ahead of Saturday, with Kieran Trippier being withdrawn from the win over Slovakia early through a knock he had picked up in the game.
Luke Shaw, though in full training with the team, is yet to play a minute, meanwhile, which could leave Gareth Southagte scratching his head for a solution in the position.
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