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Arsene Wenger defends Mesut Ozil amid the players form

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has moved to defend Mesut Ozil after the player received heavy criticism after his lacklustre display during the Gunner’s 2-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund midweek.

The German international has been under fire in recent weeks, and the Champions League meeting with Dortmund proved to be the last straw for the media, who have also questioned Wenger decision to constantly play him out wide instead of central, which is regarded as Ozil’s natural position.However, Wenger has spoken out about the criticism targeted at his player, insisting that it was unfair and that not all the responsibility should be laid on his shoulders despiste his substantial price tag.

 ‘You expect the team to play well and not to put the responsibility on any one player to be a magician but that does not exist anymore in the modern game,’ the Frenchman said.

‘Remember, Ozil did not pay the £42million himself. I would pay the money again.

‘I feel that responsibility exactly the same for a player who cost £1.

‘When I see a talent, for any player, I think how can I get the best out of him. That is not linked with price. It is just a coincidence that the market is like it is.’

By Ollie Carroll

Twitter: @Ollie_Carroll_

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