The £42.5m star Mesut Ozil, has been on the receiving end of some severe criticism from the British media and some Arsenal fans. Has the German International justified his hefty price tag? Has he been a wrong buy? Is it too fast to conclude? Well, everyone has got their answers and the media has just made use of the situation to the maximum.
Ozil, who limped off at half time during the Bayern Munich clash was subbed off and it has now been confirmed that the midfielder will be sidelined for as long as six weeks. It is said that Ozil suffered the injury just after 10 minutes into the game and after assessing him, the Arsenal medical staff today have confirmed that he caused more damage to his hamstring in the process.
Leaving aside his performance against Bayern, Ozil was already receiving some sticks lately and was even booed by German National fans during their friendly against Chile last week.
Yesterday, Former Manchester United star and Sky Sports pundit, Gary Neville defended the playmaker and has put the blame on Arsene Wenger for Ozil’s poor showing. Neville pointed out that Ozil needed a winter break and quoted that Ronaldo used to get one under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Neville took to Twitter to shares his view on Wenger’s decision to keep playing Ozil throughout a difficult Christmas spell.
Here are some of his Tweets:
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
On Xmas break— no excuse really for an experienced manager. He could have given him one first two weeks in Jan- Ronaldo used to get one!
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) March 12, 2014
Do you guys agree with Neville?
