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Mesut Ozil 'Disappears' in Physical Arsenal Matches, Says Raymond Domenech

Mesut Ozil has come under fire from former France manager Raymond Domenech for going missing in high-profile, physical matches.

The Germany international has enjoyed some of the best form of his career in the last 18 months, topping the Premier League standings for assists in 2015-16, with 19, and netting seven goals in all competitions already this campaign, per WhoScored.com.

However, speaking ahead of Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, Domenech said Ozil does not make a big enough impact in the tougher matches, per Jamie Styles in the Daily Star:"As soon as there is physicality involved, he disappears.