Revealed: What Arsenal legend Thierry Henry would say to Mesut Ozil
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has admitted that his former teammates would have some harsh words for Mesut Ozil.
The Belgium assistant manager stated that Ozil would have been challenged for his inconsistent performances had he been in previous Arsenal squads.
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“Mesut Ozil is a weird one. He can clearly play. We all know that he has ability,” Henry told Sky Sports News HQ.
“If he was in our team, I know a couple of guys that would have had a go at him.
“Maybe that’s what he needs. I don’t know. When he plays, he doesn’t always play like he can. You have to give him his respect.”
Ozil racked up an incredible 19 assists in the Premier League last season and came close to breaking Henry’s record of 20.
However, the 28-year-old has just ten assists to his name this term. Ozil’s last goal for Arsenal game back in December 2016.
Thierry Henry was part of the ‘The Invincibles’ Arsenal side which went unbeaten throughout the 2003-04 season.
Ozil made the move to Arsenal from Real Madrid for a club record £42.4 million (BBC) back in September 2013.
Arsenal host West Ham United at the Emirates tonight as they look to return to winning ways.
The Gunners have won just one of their last six league games and find themselves in sixth spot in the league.
