Mesut Ozil has become “a ghost” and has lost the desire to be one of the world’s best players, according to former Arsenal double-winner Emmanuel Petit.
Ozil started a Premier League away game for the first time since October on Boxing Day as Arsenal were held to a disjointed 1-1 draw at Brighton, and was withdrawn at half-time having failed to make an impact.
The German had been left out of Unai Emery’s squad for successive trips to Manchester United, Southampton and Bournemouth in recent weeks, with the manager suggesting the player hasn’t been in the right frame of mind to be considered for selection.