DBasia.news – The condition of the German player, Mesut Oezil, when playing at the Emirates Stadium has made an Arsenal legend, Charlie Nicholas commented on his appearance. Nicholas considered that Oezil did not try hard to train with Arsenal.
Oezil has only played twice in 12 Arsenal games this season. The 31-year-old player only did 142 minutes of play.
The future of the player becomes unclear. Despite this, Nicholas believes Oezil will return to the main team if he practices more seriously.
“Will Emery throw Mesut Oezil into this situation? “I think Emery knows Oezil didn’t train hard enough, so that’s why he didn’t put him in the team,” Nicholas said at Soccerway.
“Oezil is still there, so I will play him,” Nicholas added.
Oezil himself has been defending Arsenal since 2013. He recorded 233 appearances in all competitions with 43 goals.
Arsenal had tried to release him in the transfer market last summer. However, no European club has been interested as his salary was too high.
Oezil himself asserted that he was always ready if needed. “Of course this situation is disappointing. But as a professional football player, I must respect the coach’s decision, “Oezil told The Athletic.
“Not being involved, watching from home, makes me feel helpless. I want to be part of the team, I want to support my teammates to succeed. I don’t practice all the time just for that. I am ready to play, “said the player.