Bukayo Saka praises Granit Xhaka after lovely post-match moment | OneFootball

Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka shared a nice moment after England’s Euro 2024 victory over Switzerland on Saturday, and Saka praised his former teammate’s humility afterwards.

England’s Bukayo Saka heads the ball next to Switzerland’s Granit Xhaka and Ruben Vargas during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between England and Switzerland at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on July 6, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

Former Arsenal teammates Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka faced off against each other in Saturday’s Euro 2024 quarter-final, with England taking on Switzerland.

Saka ended up coming out on top, scoring an excellent goal during the match and netting again in the penalty shootout.

But Xhaka faced his elimination with grace, and the players were spotted embracing after the game.

DUSSELDORF, GERMANY: Bukayo Saka of England celebrates scoring the team’s third penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland at Düsseldorf Arena on July 06, 2024. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Speaking about Xhaka after the game, Saka pointed out that the midfielder has had plenty of success already this season, before praising the 31-year-old’s humility.

“Granit has won enough trophies this season!” Saka joked. “I think he’s an amazing player, an amazing person – the humility he showed after the game to come and shake our hands says it all.

“I’m full of respect and admiration for him and Switzerland – they really gave us a game tonight.”

Xhaka won the German league and cup double with Bayer Leverkusen in 2023/24, remaining unbeaten in domestic competition and only losing the Europa League final with his new club.

DUSSELDORF, GERMANY: Bukayo Saka of England scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland at Düsseldorf Arena on July 06, 2024. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

With Switzerland now out of Euro 2024, Xhaka will begin his summer holidays.

Assuming he doesn’t get more than four weeks – with three weeks being standard for professional footballers – he will be back in training with Bayer Leverkusen in time for their friendly against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on August 7th.