Will put Mesut Ozil back on pitch when I think he can give his best: Mikel Arteta
4 years, 6 months ago

Will put Mesut Ozil back on pitch when I think he can give his best: Mikel Arteta

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made it clear that he would restore Mesut Ozil in the starting line-up only when he believes the striker can rediscover his best form. Ozil was left out of the Arsenal squad for Wednesday's 0-3 defeat at Manchester City due to "tactical" reasons. Sometimes they need a little bit of time," Arteta said in the virtual press conference on Thursday as per the official Arsenal website. The Arsenal boss further said that he had no problems with Ozil after a "clear and honest" talk following his omission from the team.

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Mesut Ozil is named in Istanbul Basaksehir squad for the first time
2 years, 4 months ago

Mesut Ozil is named in Istanbul Basaksehir squad for the first time

Daily Mail  

Former Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil was named in a matchday squad for new club Istanbul Basaksehir for the first time this evening, but failed to come off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Royal Antwerp in the Europa Conference League. Ozil joined the Turkish side from rivals Fenerbahce in July after falling out with former manager Ismail …

Mesut Ozil's agent claims the former Arsenal and Real Madrid star could move into esports
2 years, 6 months ago

Mesut Ozil's agent claims the former Arsenal and Real Madrid star could move into esports

Daily Mail  

Former Arsenal and Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil could move into esports after the end of his football career, his agent has sensationally claimed. Ozil's nightmare at Fenerbahce appears to be drawing to a close after the club's new manager Jorge Jesus said the 34-year-old German international would not play for them again. Mesut Ozil could swap football for Fortnite, …

Mesut Ozil stoked to represent Fenerbahce after Arsenal departure
3 years, 10 months ago

Mesut Ozil stoked to represent Fenerbahce after Arsenal departure

The Hindu  

New Fenerbahce signing Mesut Ozil said on Wednesday he was at the club he loved but reiterated his commitment to not be available for the German national team, which he quit two years ago. Ozil had long been linked with a move to Fenerbahce, and his eventual move was lauded by Turkish media as one of the most significant transfers …

Mesut Ozil Looks Forward to Playing Again at Fenerbahce but Shuts Door on Germany Return
3 years, 10 months ago

Mesut Ozil Looks Forward to Playing Again at Fenerbahce but Shuts Door on Germany Return

News 18  

New Fenerbahce signing Mesut Ozil said on Wednesday he was at the club he loved but reiterated his commitment to not be available for the German national team, which he quit two years ago. He was later marginalised under Wenger’s replacement Unai Emery and his successor Mikel Arteta, who said Ozil’s omission from the squad was for “football reasons”. Ozil …

Mesut Özil leaves Arsenal: End of protracted exile situation is a win-win for player and club
3 years, 10 months ago

Mesut Özil leaves Arsenal: End of protracted exile situation is a win-win for player and club

Firstpost  

The last time Özil featured in a matchday squad for Arsenal was on 25 June against Southampton. Credibility In his disappointingly short and dare-I-say parsimonious memoir, My Life in Red and White, former Arsenal gaffer and FIFA’s current Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger describes the arrival of Özil at the Emirates as ‘one of our most iconic transfers’ …

Mesut Ozil Completes Move from Arsenal to Turkish Super Lig Club Fenerbahce
3 years, 11 months ago

Mesut Ozil Completes Move from Arsenal to Turkish Super Lig Club Fenerbahce

News 18  

German midfielder Mesut Ozil has joined Turkish Super Lig team Fenerbahce on a permanent transfer, with the Arsenal outcast signing a 3-1/2 year deal, the clubs announced on Sunday. “Together, we ended the club’s nine-year trophy drought and brought long needed silverware back to the fans who deserved it.” Ozil, 32, was marginalised under Wenger’s replacement Unai Emery and by …

Premier League: Mikel Arteta Hopes Arsenal Have Learned from Mesut Ozil, Sokratis Papastathopoulos Exits
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Mikel Arteta Hopes Arsenal Have Learned from Mesut Ozil, Sokratis Papastathopoulos Exits

News 18  

Arsenal will look to avoid repeating expensive terminations of contracts for players who have been left out of rosters, manager Mikel Arteta has said. The London club agreed to terminate Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos’ contract on Wednesday, while midfielder Mesut Ozil is finalising a move to Turkish club Fenerbahce. But it’s happening more and more at every club,” Arteta told …

Mesut Ozil insists he has 'never regretted' his decision to join Arsenal in 2013
3 years, 11 months ago

Mesut Ozil insists he has 'never regretted' his decision to join Arsenal in 2013

Daily Mail  

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been frozen out of the team since March last year but the German playmaker said he has no regrets about joining the Premier League side. Mesut Ozil insists he does not regret his decision to leave Real Madrid for Arsenal at all The former Germany international was signed by former boss Arsene Wenger in 2013 …

Arsenal Exit for Mesut Ozil Could be 'Best Solution', Says Mikel Arteta
3 years, 11 months ago

Arsenal Exit for Mesut Ozil Could be 'Best Solution', Says Mikel Arteta

News 18  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is open to Mesut Ozil leaving the Gunners this month after freezing the German playmaker out of his squad this season. If it’s not the case the player will stay here.” Ozil was left out of Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squads for this season but is free to face Newcastle in the …

Arsenal to wait until January end to make Ozil call - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Arsenal to wait until January end to make Ozil call - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Arsenal will assess the future of German playmaker Mesut Ozil at the end of the January transfer window, manager Mikel Arteta has said. Ozil has not played for Arsenal since March and was not named in the squad lists for the first half of the Premier League season and the Europa League. But Arsenal is looking to offload a number …

Arsenal struggling without Ozil's creativity, says Ljungberg
4 years ago

Arsenal struggling without Ozil's creativity, says Ljungberg

The Hindu  

Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has questioned the club's decision to freeze out Mesut Ozil from its Premier League squad and says there are few better players at opening up defences than the German playmaker. Ljungberg, who took over as interim coach when Unai Emery was sacked last season and assisted Arteta until departing in August, said he did not …

Arteta hurt by Ozil situation, but resigned to questioning - Football News
4 years, 1 month ago

Arteta hurt by Ozil situation, but resigned to questioning - Football News

The Hindu  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is hurt by Mesut Ozil's situation at the Premier League club but is resigned to facing questions about the German midfielder after every defeat. Ozil, 32, who is under contract with Arsenal until June 2021 earns a reported 350,000 pounds per week, but has not played for Arteta's side this season after being left …

Brendan Rodgers backs Arteta's decision to drop Mesut Ozil
4 years, 2 months ago

Brendan Rodgers backs Arteta's decision to drop Mesut Ozil

Daily Mail  

Brendan Rodgers has backed Mikel Arteta in his decision to sideline Mesut Ozil, saying that players must be 'working talents' to succeed at the highest level. World Cup winner Ozil has not featured for the Gunners since March and was left out of Arteta's squads for both the Premier League and Europa League. Rodgers, whose Leicester side face the Gunners …

Ozil disappointed after being axed from Arsenal's Premier League squad
4 years, 2 months ago

Ozil disappointed after being axed from Arsenal's Premier League squad

The Hindu  

Arsenal's out-of-favour playmaker Mesut Ozil said his loyalty to the north London club was not reciprocated after he was left out of its Premier League squad for the 2020-21 season. Ozil, who is under contract with Arsenal until June 2021 and earns a reported 350,000 pounds per week, has not played for manager Mikel Arteta's side this season. Watch: “I'm …

Mesut Ozil LEFT OUT of Arsenal's 25-man Premier League squad
4 years, 2 months ago

Mesut Ozil LEFT OUT of Arsenal's 25-man Premier League squad

Daily Mail  

Mesut Ozil may have played his last game for Arsenal after his fall from grace continued when he was left out of Mikel Arteta’s Premier League squad on Tuesday. Ozil, who has not played for Arsenal since March or made a matchday squad since June, was dealt a first blow when he was left out of their Europa League plans …

MICAH RICHARDS: Nobody is laughing at Arsenal now with Mikel Arteta proving to be a brilliant boss
4 years, 2 months ago

MICAH RICHARDS: Nobody is laughing at Arsenal now with Mikel Arteta proving to be a brilliant boss

Daily Mail  

Sportsmail columnist Micah Richards has had his say on Arsenal and boss Mikel Arteta in his latest column I have a picture in my mind about Arsenal. Arteta has enjoyed a superb beginning to his career in management with two trophies He has instilled discipline in his Arsenal team - as shown in the way he's dealt with Mesut Ozil …

Mesut Ozil left off Arsenal's Europa League squad list by manager Mikel Arteta in latest snub
4 years, 2 months ago

Mesut Ozil left off Arsenal's Europa League squad list by manager Mikel Arteta in latest snub

Firstpost  

Ozil hasn’t played for Arsenal since football restarted in June amid the coronavirus pandemic, leaving his future at the club in question. London: Mesut Ozil’s ostracisation at Arsenal went to a new level on Thursday when he was left off the team’s Europa League squad list for this season. The 31-year-old Ozil hasn’t played for Arsenal since football restarted in …

Difficult for Ozil to break into Arsenal side - Arteta - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Difficult for Ozil to break into Arsenal side - Arteta - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side is “evolving” and that German playmaker Mesut Ozil will find it difficult to break into the squad. Ozil, whose contract is set to expire next June, did not feature towards the end of last season and was not named in Arsenal’s matchday squad for the first three games of the new campaign. “The …

Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil insists he is 'fit and ready to go' ahead of new Premier League season
4 years, 3 months ago

Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil insists he is 'fit and ready to go' ahead of new Premier League season

Daily Mail  

Mesut Ozil has insisted he 'is fit and ready' to go for Arsenal ahead of the new Premier League season but admits how regularly he features is 'out of his hands'. Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has revealed he is fit and ready to go ahead of the new season Ozil did not feature for Arsenal after the restart after being …

Ozil must give his best to reclaim Arsenal starting spot: Arteta
4 years, 6 months ago

Ozil must give his best to reclaim Arsenal starting spot: Arteta

The Hindu  

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil must rediscover his best form in training to win back his place in the starting lineup, manager Mikel Arteta has said. Arteta had said that the decision was “tactical.” “I'm the first one who wants Mesut at his best. I'll put him on the pitch when I think he can give his best,” Arteta told reporters …

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