Arsenal vice-captain Per Mertesacker has backed Mesut Ozil once again, and is adamant that the playmaker will be crucial for us this season following two inconsistent years, The Evening Standard reports. This summer saw Ozil take part in his first pre-season schedule since joining us back in 2013, with his international commitments last summer meaning that he joined up with the squad rather late. Mertesacker, while speaking to German publication transfermarkt.de, has become irritated about the questions continuously asked about Ozil back in their home nation, and the experienced defender expects his compatriot to continue producing the goods. Arsenal transfer news 'In Germany there are...
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