5 reasons why Granit Xhaka should be a regular in Unai Emery's starting XI

#4 Adds extra defensive cover

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Playing a 4-3-3 with two solid defensive midfielders shores up and adds an extra layer of protection to the defense that is susceptible and prone to counter attacks. Furthermore, it lets the attackers focus more on inflicting damage in the final third of the pitch.

The inclusion of the Swiss midfielder lets Emery utilise both Lacazette and Aubameyang, two strikers with bundles of pace. Moreover, with Torreira or Guendouzi next to him, it gives Xhaka more space and time to supply ammunition from the deep with his long balls.