31 Aug 2018 13:45:17
This reported by ESPN today (Honigstein) :
'The former Germany international was sent home early on each of the the two days preceding the West Ham game on the advice of the club doctor. Ozil was prescribed a dose of antibiotics to cure a severe cold that developed into a laryngitis, and attended the match as a spectator. Having recovered from his illness, Ozil has been back in full training ahead of Arsenal's trip to Cardiff City on Sunday.
There has been speculation that Emery planned to bench Ozil or play him in a different position against West Ham, but the idea that the player has lost the manager's confidence appears fanciful in light of a strong relationship that precedes the Spaniard's arrival in North London.
Half-way through last season, before the playmaker renewed his contract with Arsenal, Emery personally tried to convince Ozil to sign for his former club Paris Saint-Germain by outlining his exact tactical plans to him in a face-to-face meeting. '
Ozil is a divisive figure among fans because of his languid style but can we please put to rest the idea that he is a malingerer? We can have our own opinions but here is a journalist who's put his name to a story rubbishing that narrative.
31 Aug 2018 18:25:05
It seemed nonsense to me, it wouldn't go down very well with whoever sanctioned breaking the bank to keep him (which must of been agreed by most of the top brass to change the wage structure so drastically) if he falls out with him after a couple games, if he then didn't plan on using him regularly I doubt they would be happy paying those wages to a bit part player they obviously expected to be essential. Surely one of his main remits has to be to get the best out of ozil.
31 Aug 2018 19:53:30
" Mesut Ozil misses today's game because of a heavy cold" headline gets neck to no hits but " Ozil storms out of training after row with Emery " headline gets lots of hits.
It doesn't take a genius to work this one out.
Mesut Ozil bashing has become a more popular pastime than sunbathing during the summer heatwave of 2018.
{Ed002's Note - Reiss Nelson if Hoffenheim agree to Arsenal's request, perhaps some kiddies going on loan.}