I don't get why people are surprised about Sunderland doing well this season
. Granit Xhaka's leadership skills and experience have been there for everyone to see all along
. The guy played a ton of games at Arsenal and Leverkusen, so his adaptability isn't exactly new info
. I mean, it's not like he was some unknown quantity just signed by Sunderland
. And yeah, his character has finally shone through after years of being criticized for being arrogant on the pitch
. But let's be real, his stats are pretty impressive too
️. 297 appearances for Arsenal? That's a lot of games under his belt
. Rooney knows what he's talking about when it comes to Xhaka, so I'd trust his opinion over anyone else
.