Tony Cascarino has given Mesut Ozil an understanding of why he is targeted more often than other under-performing players.
The German playmaker has played for Arsenal for almost six seasons now and fans have given up on watching Ozil carry his form throughout an entire season. Cascarino has revealed why Ozil gets roasted more than other players for such below-par performances.
“You have to be real on this, because when you pay someone a huge indifferent salary compared to everyone else at a football club, he has to make the difference on the field,” the former Chelsea striker said.
“So that’s going to come with criticism, as much as you might think it’s unfair and some people think it’s bullying, it carries a price.”
“When you watch The Last Dance and you see how Michael Jordan got more out of a player, you sort of think you wish Arsenal had that type of player to get more out of Mesut Ozil.
“Not just the manager, but a player sitting next to him in the dressing room who might be thinking you’re not doing enough.
“You’re lacking one ingredient, because it just feels as though he cruises through games. There’s got to be more from him.
“No-one is questioning his ability, but it feels like it’s just enough all the time as far as he’s concerned.”
“I spoke a lot with Ozil,” he said. “He has to be self‑critical too, analyse his attitude and commitment.
“I tried with all my might to help Ozil. Throughout my career, talented players have reached their best level with me. I was always positive, wanting him to play, be involved.
“In pre-season I told him I wanted to help recover the best Ozil. I wanted a high level of participation and commitment in the dressing room. I respected him and thought he could help.
“He could have been a captain but the dressing room didn’t want him to be. That’s not what I decided; that’s what the players decided. Captains are ones who have to keep defending the club, the coach, teammates.”
See More: Arsenal Players Wages 2020
