Former Man United man leaps to defence of Emirates Stadium playmaker.
Ozil getting a hard time. He's obviously dipped this last couple of months and first season in a new league ( Xmas football ) can take —
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 12, 2014
Some getting used to even with the price tag.Some players can carry lack of form better than others.His body language suggests he struggles-
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 12, 2014
And at the moment looks like he's finding it difficult mentally. However arsenal are better for having him and he will return strong !
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 12, 2014
And finally he will improve more when he has a Striker that runs beyond and provides movement for his strengths.
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 12, 2014
Some rightly pointing out others who have been up and down in the first season but then improved second and third.
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 12, 2014
Every good num 10 needs 2 to 3 players that make runs behind and sacrifice themselves! Modern game problem – Too many want to be a num 10!
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 12, 2014
Some very good points from the former Man United full-back, who is now arguably the best pundit in the business.
Too many have jumped on the anti-Ozil bandwagon so it’s good to see someone speaking sense and discussing issues relating to the German international’s first Premier League season in a measured and thoughtful manner.
For the record though the £42.5m hasn’t been at his best of late only Steve Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Luis Suarez have provided more Premier League assists this term.
Clearly it was always going to take some time for Ozil to adjust to life in the English top tier and Gary Neville makes some very salient points on the matter.
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