Quote Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn View Post
Don't agree with any of that. Ozil is getting caned because he's not playing like Ronaldo, not because he's playing badly. People are judging by expectation rather than performances. He gave the ball away a few times, which is rare for him, but so did other players, particularly Ramsey. But he'll still provide at least a couple of incisive passes a game and they often make a difference. Playing him on the left is a criminal waste and that's down to the manager. Expecting him to cover back is just dumb, that's not his game. Stick him in the Silva role and you have twice the result. Welbeck was a good presence up front, much more mobile than Giroud, hassled their defenders, stole the ball back a few times and wasn't afraid to take responsibility. Was an inch away from a dream start. Media will be all over it like they were about his cross that was perfectly good but Sterling gave up on. They'll ignore the fact with his chance today he was sharp, got into the position and looked plenty composed to me given he didn't lash at it. When Wenger says he'll improve him it makes me shiver. Probably end up with another back to goal flickmeister.
Ozil is caned because he's playing shite! He was just as bad in the middle , where he often drifts out wide anyway.

Did you see those poor efforts on goal that went well wide? Yes, I expect better from a professional. He had no influence on that game and the one or two incisive passes he makes just isn't enough to warrant a starting place. He's lost his place in the number 10 role for a reason. If Jack keeps playing like that and if Ramsey gets his game together, where will Ozil play? He needs to step his game up. Damn right I'm expecting more from him.