Ozil - Do we need him?

[Özim]

I get the impression with Ozil that he needs to be in a team with leaders, he won't control games or make things happen when the chips are down, he's more of a luxury player who under the right manager with a more balanced team would excel. Some players are leaders, some need leading and he definitely falls into the latter, in a team like ours devoid, or leadership, hunger and confidence he's does very little.

There's no doubting his talent, but I think he's weak when faced with adversity, he's needs encouragement and someone to push him and tell him exactly what he should be doing and what role he has to get the best out of him, Wenger isn't the man, the man is tactically inept, doesn't give players a specific role and frankly just puts players where he feels like putting them without any real logic about it.

I reckon a better manager who is more tactically astute and drills players would get much better performances out of Ozil.

Our best players look distinctly average under the current setup, I think the need for fresh ideas and new blood is all too clear for everyone to see.