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Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil on board with switching between positions — Unai Emery

Unai Emery’s press conference was interrupted by a journalist’s phone going off mid-answer, so the Arsenal manager answered it.

Alejandro Moreno believes Arsenal has invested too much in Mesut Ozil for Unai Emery to not utilise his abilities going forward. LONDON — Arsenal coach Unai Emery has told Mesut Ozil he will have to play out of position at times to help the team — and insisted that the German is happy with that.
Emery said on Friday he plans to continue switching Ozil between playing in his favoured role as a central No. 10 and as a right-winger depending on the formation he uses.
Their conversation about Ozil’s role last week sparked reports of a rift between the two when the German missed Saturday’s win over West Ham with an illness, but…

Mesut Ozil racism row not to blame for Germany’s World Cup exit – Joachim Low

Alejandro Moreno believes Arsenal has invested too much in Mesut Ozil for Unai Emery to not utilise his abilities going forward.

Raf Honigstein takes issues with Toni Kroos’ comments in which he failed to mention how Mesut Ozil was forced out of the national team. Germany coach Joachim Low is “disappointed” that Mesut Ozil did not personally inform him of his decision to quit international football but insisted the racism row surrounding the midfielder did not contribute to the country’s World Cup failure.
Earlier this month, Ozil announced that he would not play for Germany again amid claims of racist treatment by the German football federation (DFB) and its president, Reinhard Grindel. He did not claim racism within the national squad. 
Low, whose Germany…

Ilkay Gundogan backs Mesut Ozil’s racism claim, will keep playing for Germany

Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden that although he respects Mesut Ozil’s decision not to play for Germany, neither side appears entirely in the right.

Shaka Hislop takes aim at Uli Hoeness’ ‘misdirected’ criticism of Mesut Ozil and the Bayern president’s ‘lack of understanding’ of the situation.

Raf Honigstein says Lothar Matthaus and Uli Hoeness missed the point with their comments on Mesut Ozil’s decision to quit the German national team.

In an exclusive interview with ESPN’s Sebastian Salazar, German legend Lothar Matthaus addresses Mesut Ozil’s decision to quit the national team.
Ilkay Gundogan has broken his silence after Mesut Ozil’s withdrawal from the Germany team, saying he remains proud to represent his country but acknowledging racism was a factor in his former teammate’s exit.
Gundogan and Ozil, Germans with Turkish roots, were both photographed with Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a reception in London in May, sparking backlash in Germany that enveloped the national team and overshadowed its exit from the World Cup in the group stage in June.
When asked…

Mesut Ozil discussed Arsenal role with Unai Emery before becoming ill

Arsenal’s Unai Emery insists he has not fallen out with Mesut Ozil, after the midfielder was left out for their 3-1 Premier League victory over West Ham.

Craig Burley and Paul Mariner don’t hold back on their criticism of Mesut Ozil and question how Unai Emery will handle his involvement in the squad.
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has said he spoke with Mesut Ozil about his role in the team before he came down with an illness.
Ozil missed Saturday’s win over West Ham at the Emirates, and Emery said his absence was due to an illness.
Emery denied claims that he had a bust-up with the playmaker on the training ground last week, but later confirmed that the two had discussed Ozil’s performances on Thursday.
“I spoke with him about things tactically for this match and the last match. And he said to me…

Arsenal, Emery have to deal with Ozil mess, Juve clicking into gear, more

Arsenal won their first game of the season this weekend, beating West Ham 3-1 at the Emirates, but Unai Emery didn’t get to gloat after the match. Instead, he was dealing with a Mesut Ozil “situation.” The German midfielder was not in the matchday squad — Emery said he was ill, citing “catarrh” — but others, including my ESPN Brazil colleague Joao Castelo-Branco, suggested he pulled out after finding out he was destined for the bench.

I have no idea what the situation is but I do know that…

Mesut Ozil illness history: Arsenal playmaker missing through sickness is common

Arsenal’s Unai Emery insists he has not fallen out with Mesut Ozil, after the midfielder was left out for their 3-1 Premier League victory over West Ham.

Craig Burley and Paul Mariner don’t hold back on their criticism of Mesut Ozil and question how Unai Emery will handle his involvement in the squad.
Mesut Ozil’s immune system has been the source of much scrutiny and a few jokes over the last couple of years as the Arsenal playmaker keeps missing games because of sickness.
When he was left out of the game against West Ham on Saturday it was the latest incident of the German being ill since January 2017 and he’s also had several minor injury problems during that time.
The absence has fueled talk of a possible rift between Ozil and new head coach Unai Emery over the midfielder’s role in Arsenal’s…

Mesut Ozil a waste at Arsenal and a problem Unai Emery can do without

Arsenal’s Unai Emery insists he has not fallen out with Mesut Ozil, after the midfielder was left out for their 3-1 Premier League victory over West Ham.

Craig Burley and Paul Mariner don’t hold back on their criticism of Mesut Ozil and question how Unai Emery will handle his involvement in the squad.
Mesut Ozil did Unai Emery a favour by calling in sick for Arsenal’s 3-1 victory against West Ham at the weekend because he gave the new manager, and everybody else at the Emirates, a glimpse into what life without him can look like.
Ozil’s absence obviously created headlines. As Arsenal’s most high-profile player — and most highly paid on a reported £300,000-a-week — his failure to make the squad, just six days after going missing during the 3-2 defeat at Chelsea, hinted at Emery’s patience…

Transfer Talk: Mesut Ozil told he must work harder to stay with Arsenal

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Ozil ‘in battle for Arsenal future’

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil faces a fight for his future at the club, according to The Mirror.
Ozil…

Arsenal boss Unai Emery denies Mesut Ozil training ground clash

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Unai Emery picked up his first win as Arsenal manager as his side spluttered past West Ham at The Emirates.

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LONDON — Arsenal boss Unai Emery has denied reports of a bust-up with star playmaker Mesut Ozil, insisting the German missed Saturday’s 3-1 win over West Ham with an illness.
Ozil was surprisingly left out of the squad but still attended the game at the Emirates, a week after being taken off in the 68th minute in the 3-2 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Reports claimed Emery had a heated argument with Ozil this week in training, but the new head coach insisted that wasn’t the case.
“It isn’t…

Germany should have defended Mesut Ozil from ‘racist attacks’ – DFB president

German Football Association (DFB) president Reinhard Grindel said on Sunday he should have been more supportive of Mesut Ozil when the midfielder was the target of "racist attacks."
Ozil, 29, announced his international retirement last…

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