Mesut Ozil is “literally the perfect player” for Mikel Arteta’s system at Arsenal, says Ian Wright, but the Gunners great concedes there is seemingly no way back for a World Cup-winning outcast.
The German playmaker did figure in pre-season outings for the north London giants, suggesting that he may see a slate wiped clean.
Ozil was, however, overlooked once again for a Premier League season opener against Fulham, with Arteta choosing to favour other options.
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Wright is saddened to see a player with match-winning ability wasting away the final year of his contract at Emirates Stadium.