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Arsenal fans have jumped to Mesut Ozil’s defense after he broke his silence by being left out of Mikel Arteta’s Premier League team.
In a statement on social media, Ozil criticized the lack of ‘loyalty’ and said it left him ‘saddened’ by his exclusion from Arteta’s 25-man group, but insisted that he still loved the club and promised that he would continue to fight for his place. .
The German, who makes £ 350,000 a week at the Emirates Stadium, faces increasing doubts about his future, and the playmaker will be without regular football until at least January. He has now garnered support from fans who have criticized his ‘shameful’ treatment.
Mesut Ozil has been endorsed by Arsenal fans after he was banned from their national team
In response to Ozil’s statement, one fan said: “The way they treat you is a disgrace, the best player of the Emirati Era who joined us, stayed with us and loved this club during his term. more difficult”.
Another fan claimed former players Petr Cech and Danny Welbeck received better farewells from the club despite not having a strong affinity with the Arsenal faithful.
One said he was’ a man of character that I inspire to be with the way he leads his life ‘, adding:’ He is a loyal and just man as well.
His absence was also described as “a huge waste of resources”, as one supporter called the situation “a huge shame”.
“It is a massive waste of resources not to have Mesut Ozil available for Mikel Arteta. Whether it’s financial, political, or performance-based, it feels like a huge shame and waste for everyone involved. There are games where he can make a difference. ‘
And Arsenal’s actions were described as ‘morally wrong’ by another fan, who emphasized that Ozil’s quality is more than enough to warrant his inclusion.
‘Even if Ozil has declined as a player, he’s more than good enough to build squads. I think that they leave it out has to do mainly with the rejection of the salary reduction (which was justified in doing) above all. I think Arsenal made a moral mistake in doing what we did. ”
Fans have stressed that Ozil still has enough quality to help the team in the Premier League
Gary Lineker has sympathized with Ozil, saying it will be ‘soul destroyer’ to be excluded
Former England forward Gary Lineker also weighed in on the debate, insisting that regardless of the 32-year-old’s exorbitant salary, being banned from a team is difficult for any player to accept.
“Every soccer player wants to play,” he said in a tweet. “Not being able, regardless of salary, destroys the soul.”
He also got some words of comfort from his former Germany teammate Jerome Boateng, who encouraged him to stay positive despite his exile.
‘Chin up bro, I’m 100% sure you’ll show everyone what you’ve got soon!’ he said, using the hashtag #NotDoneYet.
In his heartfelt message on social media, Ozil said he was “ deeply disappointed ” that he was completely left out of Arteta’s plans and claimed that his hard work for the club was not being reciprocated.
Ozil said he still loves the club even though he doesn’t face regular action until at least January.
“This is a difficult message to write to the @Arsenal fans I have played for over the years,” he wrote. “ I am really deeply disappointed that I have not signed up for the @PremierLeague season just yet.
‘By signing my new contract in 2018, I pledged my loyalty and fidelity to the club that I love, Arsenal, and I am saddened that this was not reciprocated. As I just discovered, loyalty is hard to come by these days.
“I’ve always tried to stay positive from week to week that maybe there is a chance to come back to the team soon again. That is why I have been silent until now.
Whatever happens, I will keep fighting for my chance and will not let my eighth season at Arsenal end like this. I can promise you that this difficult decision will not change anything in my way of thinking: I will continue to train to the best of my ability and whenever possible I will use my voice against inhumanity and for justice. ‘
He hasn’t played a game for the Gunners since before the coronavirus outbreak in March.
Ozil, who has played 254 times for the Gunners during their seven-year spell and won three trophies, was also left out of Arteta’s team in the Europa League, leaving him with no platform to impress. He has faced mounting uncertainty at the club this year, with fans and experts claiming that the former Real Madrid player’s time in north London was coming to an end.
He was criticized during the lockdown for refusing to take a cut in his dazzling salary, before offering to pay the salary of the Gunnersaurus club mascot, a gesture that club icon Paul Merson said made Arsenal look “stupid.”
Legendary former coach Arsene Wenger, who signed Ozil for a record £ 42.5 million in 2013, has regularly defended the star and recently claimed that Arteta was ‘wasting’ his talent by putting him on the bench.
“I feel like it’s a waste for him,” Wenger told the BBC. In the first place, because it is in the years when a player of his talent can produce more. Let’s not forget who this guy is. A world champion who has played for Real Madrid. ‘
