Mesut Ozil’s unfortunate situation at Arsenal is “sad”, says Alan Smith, with the World Cup winner becoming a “wasted talent” that could have achieved so much more.
A 32-year-old playmaker that has graced the very top of the game in his distinguished career is now little more than an expensive luxury at Emirates Stadium.
Ozil has been omitted from the Gunners’ Europa League and Premier League squads for 2020-21, making it highly unlikely that he will figure for the club again.
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He has already been frozen out since March and will see a lucrative contract come to an end next summer.