Mesut Ozil position at Arsenal: The Arsenal midfielder spoke in length about his new role on the right side at Arsenal.
Arsenal are in top form at the moment. The club is currently 4th in the Premier League, with 21 points from 9 games. After losing their first two games of the season, Arsenal are yet to drop points in the league.
Unai Emery’s side is level on points with Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea and city-rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
Arsenal will aim for their 11th consecutive victory across all competitions tonight as they take on Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League.
Mesut Ozil starred for Arsenal in their game against Leicester on Monday night. The former German international scored a goal and assisted another, as Arsenal emerged 3-1 winners after trailing against the Foxes.
The former German international, however, stated that his position on the right is ‘not his best’ on the field.
Mesut Ozil position at Arsenal:
The Arsenal midfielder spoke to English outlet Sky Sports about his new role under Unai Emery. He insisted that he is having fun in his new role, but it is not his best on the pitch.
“For me, it is not my best position,” said Ozil.
“I think my best position is as a No 10 but at the end of the day, I have to accept and respect what the coach decides.”
However, Ozil stated that it is fun scoring goals and he will continue to perform his best.
“So I have to give everything I can on the right side, it’s new for me but it’s fun for me as well, especially with the goals and I will continue to give my best on that side.”
What next?
Arsenal travel to Crystal Palace tonight as they aim to extend their winning run to 11 games across all competitions.
The Gunners are currently 4th in the Premier League, and will aim to close the gap with first-placed Liverpool, who emerged 4-1 winners yesterday against Cardiff City.
