Arsenal manager Unai Emery has challenged troubled star Mesut Ozil to prove his worth after a season marred by injuries and illness.
Ozil has failed to repay Arsenal’s decision who gave him a lucrative new contract last season that made him one of the Premier League’s top earners. The German midfielder has spent much of this term on the sidelines nursing a series of minor ailments, with Emery often leaving out Ozil on the rare occasions until he is fully fit.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, signed Ozil from Real Madrid. Wenger has questioned the 30 year old club-record’s work rate. Wenger further said that the contract had left the player in the “comfort zone”.
Unai Emery admitted that Ozil performances has to be consistent if he is to be selected in the future. Ozil missed last week’s Europa League last 32 first-leg defeat at BATE Borisov as he was still feeling the effects of a sickness bug. He trained on Wednesday and could feature in the second leg against BATE on Thursday.
Arsenal manager has opened up, saying the key is in his hand. Emery has advised the German to be consistent and stay injury free. He further confirmed that Ozil has been working very well this week.
