Soundbite #16 - Granit Xhaka: Why Players' Mentality Fail Them
Description
As part of the two-part Granit Xhaka | Between The Lines mini-series, he discussed with Markus Fjørtoft the demands of being a professional football player, and why mentality, was one of the biggest contributors to him taking that next step.
“They were more talented than me, maybe even worked better than me, but they couldn’t handle playing in front of 50/60,000 people.”
This is part of a two-part mini-series that delves into the world of Granit Xhaka , gaining a unique insight into his coaching aspirations, unwavering principles, and the evolution of his football philosophy. This includes never-seen-before footage of Xhaka mic'd up for an entire session alongside David Bridges and unfiltered talks to and from training.
To view the interview on video, check The PFA YouTube Channel.
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