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Granit Xhaka: This is what I really think of my Arsenal team-mate Alexis Sanchez
GRANIT XHAKA has revealed Alexis Sanchez is a role model at Arsenal.
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Sanchez has been Arsenal's standout player this season.
The Chilean tops the club's scoring charts with 19 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions.
The forward also has 16 assists, twice as many as any other Arsenal star.
Granit Xhaka has revealed Alexis Sanchez is a role model at Arsenal
And Xhaka has now revealed Sanchez is a role model at the Emirates.
"I think I would say Alexis can be a really big role model," Xhaka told Arsenal's official website.
"The main reason is because he always goes to his absolute limit in training and in games.
Alexis Sanchez has 19 goals for Arsenal this season
"I think that attitude and that application is something young players can take a lot from."
Xhaka could make his return from suspension for Arsenal tonight against Bayern Munich (7.45pm).
The Switzerland international has missed the last four matches after picking up his second red card of the season in the 2-1 win over Burnley last month.
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