The midfielder must have more belief and freedom to be a success at Arsenal, according to his manager.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger urged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to take more risks and play with freedom as he bids to take the next step in his career.
The 20-time England international has come off the bench in four of Arsenal's six Premier League matches so far this season.
Wenger said Oxlade-Chamberlain, 22, had improvement in his game – but he needed belief in himself and lessened expectations.
"It is a massive season for Alex," he told Arsenal Player.