Granit Xhaka was not vaccinated before testing positive for Covid

File photo dated 22-08-2021 of Arsenal's Granit Xhaka. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka was not vaccinated against Covid-19 before testing positive for the virus this week, the Swiss FA have confirmed.

Xhaka missed Switzerland's friendly with Greece last night and is isolating from the rest of the squad. He’s a doubt for the World Cup qualifiers with Italy and Northern Ireland.