The former Gunners winger feels a proven performer must be brought back from the cold, but doubts a Spanish coach will make that selection call
Mesut Ozil is a “luxury player”, admits Paul Merson, with Arsenal considered to be doing themselves few favours in freezing him out and edging him ever closer to the exits.
Speculation regarding a January move away from north London for the World Cup winner is building.
That is because he has slipped out of favour under Unai Emery and is struggling to earn a place in matchday squads, never mind starting lineups.