Former Manchester United player Gary Neville has criticized Arsenal trio Laurent Koscielny, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil following their performances during Gunners’ 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday.
The pundit told Sky Sports News after the game that the trio are not putting in their best for the club.
“I might be being a bit harsh here, but I’m going to say them anyway. Koscielny always goes off. He’s a centre-back. He plays to half-time and then goes off. He might have a bit of a problem with his Achilles and I might be being very harsh, but he went off against Bayern Munich and went off in a big game today.”
“Walcott trudges off the pitch. He hasn’t played well, but his attitude is, ‘I’ve scored a goal, you shouldn’t take me off.’ Yes you should, you were poor and that’s a matter of fact. Mesut Ozil goes through on goal and bottles out of a challenge when his manager’s backside is on the line. Go for a 50-50 or nick in front and win a penalty.
On Ozil, he added that, “I can’t be watching him playing football sometimes, someone who has so much talent. when you watch Messi and Ronaldo give their all in every match, Ozil struts around like a worker in a coal mine.”
There’s three instances today and I’m being harsh, but if you’re talking about throwing the cat among the pigeons, let’s do it. Let’s throw it out there. Arsene Wenger deserved for Koscielny to at least have a go for five minutes in the second half. Go on mate, have a go for us. No, he didn’t.”
“Theo Walcott should sprint off the pitch and shake the manager’s hand and say, ‘Thanks very much for giving me a game today. I’m lucky.’ Mesut Ozil should go for a 50-50 with the goalkeeper. That would help, wouldn’t it?”
Ozil, Bale, De Bruyne named in Champions League players of the week list.
Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne have made The UEFA Champions League players of the week list.
The duo are the only EPL players to be named in the list.
Ozil’s spectacular goal in Arsenal’s 3-2 comeback win against Ludogorets is still a hot topic in football circles.
The German sent the world into a frenzy after he humiliated the keeper before netting a sensational late winner in Bulgaria. De Bruyne put up an overwhelming performance, scoring a sublime free kick as Man City beat Barcelona 3-1 at the Etihad few days ago.
Others included in the list include; Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, Monaco’s Radamel Falcao, Juventus’ Gonzalo Higuain, Atletico’s Antoine Griezmann, Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale and BVB’s Adrian Ramos.
Alex Iwobi flattered by Mesut Ozil's comments
Arsenal starlet, Alex Iwobi has described
his team mate, Mesut Ozil’s recent comment about him flattering. The winger who
has become a regular at the Emirates was compared to Edgar Davids and
Jay-Jay Okocha by the Germany international, a remark which he has found surprising
and motivating.
his team mate, Mesut Ozil’s recent comment about him flattering. The winger who
has become a regular at the Emirates was compared to Edgar Davids and
Jay-Jay Okocha by the Germany international, a remark which he has found surprising
and motivating.
“Alex
reminds me of a mixture of him (Okocha) and Edgar Davids. The manager knows
exactly how good he is and I wish him all the best.” The former Real
Madrid player had said
reminds me of a mixture of him (Okocha) and Edgar Davids. The manager knows
exactly how good he is and I wish him all the best.” The former Real
Madrid player had said
Reacting to the comment, the 19 year-old
said “Mesut
just tells me that I’m young and need to express myself on the pitch. Obviously
I need to listen to other people’s advice as well, but he tells me to always
play with a smile on my face and enjoy the game. When I saw his comments
comparing me to Okocha and Edgar Davids I was like, ‘Wow is he serious?’ because
he never really says that much to me.
said “Mesut
just tells me that I’m young and need to express myself on the pitch. Obviously
I need to listen to other people’s advice as well, but he tells me to always
play with a smile on my face and enjoy the game. When I saw his comments
comparing me to Okocha and Edgar Davids I was like, ‘Wow is he serious?’ because
he never really says that much to me.
He continued. “I’m the same kid I used to be,
the same kid who used to work hard. There’s a bit of luck as well. For me to
get that chance and take it like I did, I’m just fortunate and happy to have
taken them. I guess it’s luck at the end of the day.”
the same kid who used to work hard. There’s a bit of luck as well. For me to
get that chance and take it like I did, I’m just fortunate and happy to have
taken them. I guess it’s luck at the end of the day.”
Mesut Ozil & Alexis Sanchez reportedly want pay packages reviewed
According to reports, Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are demanding for an increase in their wages at the Emirates. The former Real Madrid and Barcelona players are reportedly asking for £250,000-a-week for new contract extensions.
The current contracts of the German and Chilean stars expire in 2018 and one would continue to wonder if Arsenal will be able to cough up £36 million more than they had initially budgeted for to keep them at the club.
Ozil expresses disappointment following Euro 2016 defeat.
Arsenal playmaker,
Mesut Ozil has expressed his disappointment in the aftermath of Germany’s exit
from the Euro 2016 tournament. His side were defeated by the hosts following a
brace from Antoine Griezmann. The assist king who was emotional after the game was consoled by his Arsenal buddies, Giroud and Koscieny.
“The disappointment of the bitter defeat is still
the same as yesterday. It just was not meant to be and luck was not really on
our side. Nevertheless, congratulations to France being a great host. The team
and especially the people well deserved it after all the discussions and safety
precautions throughout the country since November 2015. Adieu & merci
France.” The 27-year-old wrote
on Instagram
the same as yesterday. It just was not meant to be and luck was not really on
our side. Nevertheless, congratulations to France being a great host. The team
and especially the people well deserved it after all the discussions and safety
precautions throughout the country since November 2015. Adieu & merci
France.” The 27-year-old wrote
on Instagram
Ozil and Mesut Ozil sponsor surgeries of 22 children
Mesut Ozil and Paul Pogba are in the news for a very commendable reason. The football stars paid for the surgeries of 22 Tanzanian children through the BigShoe11 charity campaign. “During the tournament I will be following their progress because I am really interested in the surgeries. I am just happy to help.” Pogba said.
Ozil, Vardy, Harry Kane, others nominated for PFA player of the year award
Tottenham’s Harry Kane, Assist king, Mesut Ozil and Jamie Vardy have been nominated for the annual Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player Of The Year Award. Other players who made the shortlist include Leicester City’s midfielder and striker, N’Golo Kante and Riyad Mahrez; and Dmitri Payet. The gong was won last year by Chelsea’s Eden Hazard.
Wenger is the reason Ozil is at Arsenal
Mesut Ozil has squashed rumours he is leaving Arsenal.
Spanish website Don Balon claimed the assist king is fed up with the club’s performances and he is planning on a return to La Liga.
The German set the records straight on his twitter account saying Frechman, Arsene Wenger is the reason he is still at the club.
Ozil is capable of the unthinkable – Ter Stegen
Barcelona goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen has asked his teammates to be wary of his countryman, Mesut Ozil as the assist king is capable of doing the unthinkable.
Speaking to the press ahead of Arsenal’s clash with the Catalans at the Camp Nou tonight, the skipper who played alongside Ozil said ‘As a footballer, Ozil is a player who can do unthinkable things, just like Messi,’ ‘He is impressive, and we will have to be alert that he does not harm us. I have played with him two or three times and he is a very significant player for the German national team and can do incredible things.’
I have signed a five-year contract with Arsenal – Kelechi Nwakali announces
Nigerian midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali who has been working a move to the Emirates has signed a 5 year contract with the club. The 17-year-old impressed scouts at the Under-17 World Cup in Chile and in January, Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger confirmed he was on his radar. The move has now been finalized. The wonderkid took the above picture with assist maestro, Mesut Ozil in London recently.
He told the Mirror, “I just came back from London, I have signed a five-year contract with Arsenal. So many teams were interested in me but it has been my dream at a tender age to play for Arsenal.”