Footballers were required to take the COVID vaccine and have a certificate showing that they had received it, with Arsenal players not exempt from the requirement.With that in mind, the Gunners expected all their players to have taken the vaccine, as they had submitted certificates confirming that they were vaccinated. However, Granit Xhaka allegedly forged his certificate while he was playing for Arsenal.The midfielder was playing for the club at the time and, in 2022, reportedly forged the certificate, which he used to give the impression that he had received the vaccine.Xhaka admits to forging certificateThe Daily Mail reports that he has now confessed to forging the certificate and could face legal consequences after the alleged forgery emerged. The development has placed the midfielder under investigation.All the players have reported to their national team camps for the international matches in this window, but it emerged that the midfielder is under investigation. He has now left the Switzerland camp while the matter is being examined.The situation has attracted attention because Xhaka was an Arsenal player when the certificate was allegedly forged. However, Arsenal were not involved in the deception, according to the report, and the matter concerns the midfielder’s actions.(Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)Midfielder faces potential punishmentXhaka will now cooperate with the authorities as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the certificate. The midfielder’s involvement in the case could result in further action depending on the outcome of the investigation.The report says he could be fined heavily or sent to jail for up to five years if he is found to have committed an offence. The potential punishment means the situation could become a serious legal matter for the midfielder.Arsenal did not take part in the deception, but their name has been mentioned because Xhaka was representing the club when the alleged forgery took place. The Gunners are therefore connected to the timeline of events, rather than the alleged action itself.For now, Xhaka is cooperating with the authorities after leaving the Switzerland camp. The investigation will determine the circumstances surrounding the certificate and whether further action should be taken against him._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsXhaka makes confession over his time at Arsenal which could mean trouble22 September 2026, 15:00Paul Merson said Arteta made one selection mistake against Brighton22 September 2026, 14:00Four clubs eyeing struggling Arsenal star22 September 2026, 13:00The post Xhaka makes confession over his time at Arsenal which could mean trouble appeared first on Just Arsenal News.