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Speaking at a press conference ahead of our Europa League game with Vitoria, our head coach clarified the make-up of our leadership group.

Read on for what Emery told the media:

on leaving Granit Xhaka out of the squad...
UE - Again, we can do one step more with him. He's not here today but also I think we need to take time with him, first to protect him and also to be calm and training with us every day.