BigPoppaPump
Reeling from Laca & Kos nightmares
This thread is astounding in the way people just ignore the obvious.
It’s clear as day that Arteta has standards. It’s just as clear that he thinks Özil does not set a good example to the others, and if he plays him then he may as well abandon what he’s trying to achieve.
You can’t play someone at the expense of your integrity and compromise the respect you have from the squad that is vital to the team and club moving forward.
I remember under Arsène Özil would always take days off under the guise of illnesses and back problems. I think Özil falling out with Emery was over that and it happens now with Arteta. Like the guy wouldn’t even travel up North for games.