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" I guess I'd say I'm quite an aggressive player. Fair but aggressive, someone who likes the tough stuff. "
Granit Xhaka
Say
Aggressive
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" Personally, I can handle criticism, especially when it is deserved, and it's because my dad never, ever said 'Well done' to me. He did it on purpose so that I kept my feet on the ground. "
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