10 Aug 2016 18:51:43
I bet Ozil would rather be playing with worldclass players
"All the clubs have invested heavily, not only on world-class players, but also on world-class coaches whohave been brought into the league. All teams have improved and I am looking forward to measuring myself against the best players in the world and being able to prove myself against them. ".
10 Aug 2016 19:08:58
"And finishing 4th".
10 Aug 2016 19:12:35
I read this and my heart dropped.
Considering he didn't mention Arsenal at all in the interview says a lot.
The thing is, when Cesc, RVP, Toure, Adebayor, Clichy and to a lesser extent Nasri, left, I was kinda salty about it because we pretty much made those players.
Not exactly a strong reason, but it was there.
Mesut and Alexis joined us as established stars, people say Alexis was a bit player, but who wouldn't be behind Messi?
Özil was a starter for Madrid.
And let's be brutal here, both took a step down coming to Arsenal.
It's not even like they're paid ridiculous wages, Mesut is our highest earner apparently, at £140k.
That's substitute wages at City/ Chelsea.
And how do we repay these players for their faith and efforts?
By allowing them to play with Yaya Sanogo and Theo Walcott.
Arsenal have the best midfield in the premier league. (Come at me lads)
But that's no good when they're supplying mediocre attackers.
People keep saying 'Giroud scored 20 goals last season! '
So?!
I'm a balding, overweight bloke in his twenties and I could score 20 with Mesut Özil supplying me.
Come next season, if you're Özil or Alexis and Man City come calling (and clubs will come calling for those two) and your at the end of your deal, are you going to renew for and extra £20k a week and a chance to get another FA cup maybe, or are you going to go to City for an extra £60k with the chance to play with Aguero, De Bruyne, Silva and co with arguably the best manager in the world and a genuine shot at the league and even a go at the UCL?
{Ed041's Note - I don't think you have the best midfield in the PL.
10 Aug 2016 20:00:38
D I don't think we have the best midfield, good but not the best.
10 Aug 2016 20:02:41
No spurs do lol.
10 Aug 2016 20:12:11
Its difficult to imagine how Mesut and Sanchez are going to get themselves up for this season, I'm not questioning thier integrity or professionalism but we all know once you've handed your notice in its tough to produce your best of that notice period.
They have 2 years left on their contracts so next summer we have to sell or let then go for nothing the following season which is obviously not an option.
Its such a shame we've wasted theirs and Kos talents because it's difficult to see how we will be able to attract the likes of them again anytime soon.
10 Aug 2016 20:15:49
I like the Spurs midfield, you know where you are with them for both club and country:-)
10 Aug 2016 20:24:34
Raver,
You have the best "bottle it last game of the season" award :-)
10 Aug 2016 20:30:46
I look at those quotes and see a fantastic attitude towards the new season regardless of our own circumstances. Fans could learn a lot from Mesut's approach.
10 Aug 2016 21:40:57
I don't know why Ozil wants to measure himself up against the best in the world when sadly IMO he finishes runner up every time. Instead perhaps he should concentrate on actually trying to influencing games against good opposition rather than being non existent, and only turning up against teams that we can still beat even with Walcott playing!
10 Aug 2016 22:05:11
Harsh but true Epps :-)
10 Aug 2016 22:13:47
It's not Ozils fault that we can't utilise his world class talents. The team set up and mentality are the cause of big match disappointment.
10 Aug 2016 20:36:43
Ed, Steve, who would you say do?
That's genuine interest by the way, not some 'I'm right you're wrong nonsense'!
I look at our mids (I'm not counting wingers here, by the way, I just meant the central lot) Xhaka, Santi, Ramsey, Wilshere, Coquelin, Elneny, Özil.
That's bloody beautiful if you ask me.
{Ed041's Note - you have a very good midfield but think Chelsea's is stronger now they have Kante.