Ozil unlucky, not lazy – Arteta

Arteta has blamed luck not work down to Ozil’s poor stats

When asked about Ozil’s recent underwhelming numbers, Arteta said: “The demands that we have to put on him are to make the difference every single game. To do that he needs the right structure and players around him to help him to do that. 

“I think he could have had more assists and probably more goals in the games he has played under me which has been a little bit unlucky but overall I think that his performance has improved a lot.”

Arteta was also full of praise for young Martinelli.

“That would be ideal,” said Arteta. “It is up to him. He has his feelings and he needs to make his decision of what he wants. It is up to entirely him. But if he can play around the corner it would be even better!

“His mentality makes a big difference. I don’t know how the process when he joined and what he did to settle so quickly. But I can imagine he has the right people around him for sure, his family and entourage, and I think as well they really look after him and I think the club were very on top of him and positive about everything about him and his teammates were a big help.”

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