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'Emery must stop Ozil switching off' - Playmaker poses a challenge for Arsenal boss, says Smith

One new man in charge at Emirates Stadium has been told that bringing the best out an enigmatic talent will be one of his biggest challenges

Mesut Ozil is set to pose Unai Emery with one of his biggest challenges at Arsenal manager, says Alan Smith, with the enigmatic playmaker having a tendency to switch off.

There has never been any doubting the German’s ability, with the 29-year-old having tasted trophy triumphs with Real Madrid and the Gunners and World Cup glory with his country.

He has, however, faced plenty of criticism throughout his career, with it often suggested that Ozil can go missing when the chips are down and he is not granted freedom to express himself.