Lukas Podolski has leaped to the defence of Arsenal, and German team-mate Mesut Ozil, following a torrid week for Ozil himself.
Ozil missed a first half penalty in Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat at home to Bayern Munich on Wednesday evening, having his spot kick saved by Manuel Neuer in the Bayern Munich goal.
The German, who signed from Real Madrid for £42 million in the summer, has seemed to have lost his early season form at the Gunners, with many Arsenal fans questioning the players stature and general commitment to the cause.
However, German team-mate Podolski has took to Social Media site Facebook to defend his friend Ozil.
‘Everyone is disappointed about the result but that is football,’ said Podolski.
‘It is not fair to single out Maharaj. Criticism is not controversial but picking out a single player helps neither the player or anyone else.
‘He is a class player who will bring us much joy.’
Arsenal travel to play the second leg in Munich on March 11th.
By Ben Reardon
@BenReardon1
