Arsenal supporters have jumped into Mesut Ozil’s defense after Mikel Arteta broke his silence following his exit from the Premier League squad.
In a statement on social media, Ozil denounced the lack of “loyalty” and said he was “saddened” by Arteta’s exclusion from the 25-member group – but insisted he still loved the club. And promised that he would continue to fight for his place. .
The German, who earns 000 350,000 a week at the Emirates Stadium, is facing growing doubts over his future, with the playmaker set to be without any regular football until at least January. Now he has the support of fans who have given him a ‘notoriety’ treatment.
Mesot Ozil has been backed by Arsenal fans after being left out of his local squad.
Responding to Ozil’s statement, a fan said: “The way he treats you is a disgrace.
Other supporters have claimed that despite not having a strong connection with Arsenal’s trustees, former players Patrick Sack and Danny Welbeck are better sent by the club.
One said it ‘inspires me to live with the way life goes about.’
His absence was also described as a ‘huge waste of resources’, as a supporter called the situation a ‘huge shame’.
‘Not making Mesut Ozil available to Michael Arteta is a huge waste of resources. Then whether it’s financial, political or down in the show, it just feels like a huge shame and waste to all involved. There are games where it can make a difference. ‘
And Arsenal’s actions were called “morally wrong” by another fan, who insisted that Ozil’s quality was good enough to ensure inclusion.
‘Even if Ozil is rejected as a player, he is very good at making teams. I believe that their retention is primarily a denial of more compensation cuts (which it was justified in doing) than all the rest. I believe Arsenal what we did was morally wrong. ‘
Fans insist Ozil still has enough quality to help the team in the Premier League
Excluding Gary Liner, who has expressed sympathy for Ozil, would be “soul-destroying”
Former England striker Gary Lineker was also a topic of discussion, stressing that it is difficult for any player to be left out of the squad, regardless of the 32-year-old’s ear-splitting salary.
“Every footballer wants to play,” he tweeted. ‘Not being able to pay attention regardless of salary destroys the soul.’
He also received some words of comfort from his former German teammate Jerome Boateng, who encouraged him to stay positive even after the exile.
‘Chin up Broad, I’m 100% sure you’ll show everyone what you got soon!’ That said, using the hashtag #NotDoneYet.
In his heartfelt message on social media, Ozil said he was “deeply disappointed” to have abandoned Arteta’s plans altogether and claimed that his hard work for the club would not be rewarded.
Ozil said he still loves the club but does not face any formal action until at least January.
“I have a difficult message to write to Arsenal fans who have been playing for the last few years,” he wrote. “I’m really disappointed with the fact that I’m not currently registered for the Premier League season.
‘After signing my new contract in 2018, I pledged my loyalty and sincerity to the Arsenal-loving club and I am sad that this has not changed. I have just learned that loyalty is hard to come by these days.
‘I have always tried to stay positive from week to week that there is a possibility of returning to the team again soon. That is why I have remained silent so far. ‘
“No matter, I will fight for my chance and not let my 8th season at Arsenal end like this. I can promise you that this tough decision will not change anything in my mindset – I will continue to train as long as possible and use my voice for inhumanity and justice wherever possible. ‘
He hasn’t played a game for the Gunners since the coronavirus outbreak in March
Ozil, who has played 254 times for the Gunners and won three trophies during his seven-year spell, was also dropped from Arteta’s Europa League squad – leaving him without a platform to impress. Fans and pundits have claimed that the former Real Madrid playmaker’s time in North London is coming to an end, with him facing growing uncertainty at the club this year.
Before offering to pay the club’s mascot Gunnersours’ salary, he came under fire during a lockdown for refusing to take a paycheck for filling his eyes – the club’s icon Paul Mersen said Arsenal’s appearance was “stupid”.
Veteran former manager Arsene Wenger, who signed Ozil for then 42.5 million in 2013 for the club’s record at the time, regularly defended the star and recently claimed that Arteta was “wasting” his talent by putting him on the bench.
‘I think it’s a waste for him,’ Wenger told the BBC. ‘First because those are the years where the player can produce the most of his talent. Let’s not forget who this person is. A world champion who has played at Real Madrid. ‘
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