Ozil's former boss Arsene Wenger also had a few things to say about the snub, suggesting there must be more going on behind the scenes at Arsenal. "But then things changed, again, and I was no longer allowed to play football for Arsenal.". Arteta accepted the Arsenal manager's job back in 2019, taking the reins from Unai Emery. The question now is how Mikel Arteta will fit him into the side alongside Mesut Ozil. To sign up, put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link. All the latest transfer news and big stories will land straight into your inbox. Arsenal seems to be using a 4-3-3 formation under, Arteta, I believe a 4-4-2 is the perfect system for both of them to play in. I’m sure he has the ability to play one and two touch ball, but would be curious to see him in the side at this point. Arteta got his first win when they faced Manchester United the last time out, Ozil was one of the star men in that game. Arsenal seems to be using a 4-3-3 formation under, Arteta, I believe a 4-4-2 is the perfect system for both of them to play in. "A player like Ozil gives you a step forward quality-wise and gives you another player on the pitch who can decide the game for you. It's not so much about what I need. Believe you me, it would be fantastic having both in play.. …….Crappy…DEFENCE……… But for one reason or another the German's Arsenal career has come to an end, and perhaps so too his friendship with Arteta. Let them compete for one position. I’m not convinced Ceballos is an Arteta type player based on the small sample size we have. When you're a football player you have to respect the decision of your manager and fight to get your confidence and get back into the team again. ARSENAL. ………….Ozil Also, curious if he is a guy that will press as well. Mesut Ozil has not played for Arsenal since their home win over West Ham on 7 March. The German didn't play following the restart after falling down the boss' pecking order. It’s quite obvious that Ozil is suffering from a dearth of confidence at the moment. The question now is how Mikel Arteta will fit him into the side alongside Mesut Ozil. Alternatively, Aubameyang could take up the central role with Nicolas Pepe partnering the Gabonese hitman upfront. I’m a big fan of Ceballos; AFC should try getting him permanently. It will unbalance the midfield. "Mesut Ozil is an exceptional football player. You didn't do anything in the game. The German will, however, have competition when Dani Ceballos returns to the side. You won't miss out. Phil, doesn’t say much for the clubs, coaches and players, who finished lower in the table than Arsenal in the 2018/19 season. It’s so the intensity is maintained. * Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. Ex-Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski believes Mesut Ozil's treatment at the club is "absolutely not okay". The 35-year-old, who now plays for Turkish side Antalyaspor, has criticised his old club and boss Mikel Arteta for how they have handled the Ozil saga. "What I like most about Mesut is that he's said to himself 'I'm the man, I can hold the pressure and when the team needs me, I'm here to help us win the game'," said Arteta. Ozil has been frozen out at Arsenal and has not featured in the first team. Arteta deployed a 3-4-3 for the visit of the Canaries to Emirates Stadium and thinks Ozil, primarily used as a number 10, could still be useful in that formation. I await to see it happen. Mesut Ozil, who is the Gunners' highest earner and longest serving player, has been left out of Arsenal's 25-man squad for the Premier League and Europa League, Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter by email with the day's key headlines and transfer news. I work with him and I know when he clicks, what he can bring to the team. Agree VA Gunner, we haven’t seen him play enough games; however his form for Spain was promising. "Why is he not at the moment playing? Back in 2013, shortly after Arsenal signed Ozil, Arteta, who was a player himself at the time, said: "It was a great message from the club. Since March as the months tick down on his contract, but Arteta looks prepared to offer him a way back in Mikel Arteta has thrown down the gauntlet to Mesut Ozil to finish his Arsenal career on a high in the final […] The German, who is the club's highest earner and longest serving player, wrote: "I'm really deeply disappointed by the fact that I've not been registered for the Premier League season for the time being. ', "When that happens you get criticised, especially when it happens in big games. Finding a place for Dani.C in the team will only disrupt our play as he isn’t the type of player to thick the box of our preferred formation 4,2,3, The beauty of this format is during play it can change it self to variety of formation depending on the intensity of the match. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s decided to snub Mesut Ozil this season because of the Germany international’s inability to play on the wing, according to reports. Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has backed Mikel Arteta’s controversial decision to exclude Mesut Ozil from his Arsenal squad. Time will tell. "When you're an artist, you're never going to perform nine out of 10 every week. And he's an exceptional football player, he has enough quality to get back into the team. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta does not think Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will become another Mesut Ozil and says the striker is “totally” committed to … For me, both of them can play together and I’m excited about the prospect of having them both in our midfield. Mikel Arteta says he takes full responsibility for the decision to leave Mesut Ozil out of Arsenal’s Europa League and Premier League squads and denies the German is paying the price for any off-field reasons. 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