Michael Oliver's refereeing decisions have sparked fresh controversy, this time in the Champions League, with former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka accusing the official of bias and inconsistency.
Granit Xhaka is set for a return to familiar ground as Bayer Leverkusen prepared to face Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Granit Xhaka has voiced disappointment after Bayer Leverkusen's 0-0 draw on Friday night with VfB Stuttgart, stating it was their best performance of the season.
Granit Xhaka's move from Arsenal to Bayer Leverkusen in 2023 may have been seen as a "step back" in England, but for the Swiss midfielder, it was anything but.
Granit Xhaka had to play down reports of a rift with head coach Murat Yakin ahead of Saturday's Group A opener with Hungary at Euro 2024.
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka expressed his joy following their impressive 2-0 triumph over AS Roma in the Europa League semi-final first leg.