Mario Basler has called for the removal of Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil from the German national team. The former Mannschaft legend believes that Ozil’s behaviour off-the-field means he should lose his place in Jogi Low’s side.
”Ozil is overrated. Even if he plays another 100 internationals. To me, he’s a follower. He has extraordinary abilities, of course. But in big games, he doesn’t put them on the pitch,” said the Germany footballing legend.
A few weeks ago both Gundogan and Ozil met with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.