Mertesacker says Ozil and Sanchez are fully committed to Arsenal
Following Arsenal’s change in system from 4-2-3-1 to 3-4-2-1, Ozil has been moved by Wenger from a central position to place on the right of the attack.
Ozil is regarded as one of the most creative talents in the world, but his first goal and assist of the season only came in last week’s 5-2 win over Everton.
Injury and indifferent form has meant Ozil hasn’t been a regular in the Arsenal team this term.
And Ozil says the key to getting the best out of him is to play him behind the striker, although he insists he has accepted his new position in the team.
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Mesut Ozil wants to play as a number ten
Everyone knows my favourite position is the playmaker, the No 10, at the moment the coach plays me on the right
Mesut Ozil
"I know myself better than anyone else and I'm someone who needs to have fun on the pitch," Ozil told Sky Sports.
"Everyone knows my favourite position is the playmaker, the No 10, at the moment the coach plays me on the right and it's a thing I need to accept and to show my quality in that position.
"Of course I'm happy to perform and give good performances individually, but it's more important that we do that as a team. I think we did that really well against Everton.”
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Mesut Ozil is happy to play where Arsene Wenger tells him
He added: ”We came back very strongly, especially as we were 1-0 down. To come back as strongly as we did is pleasing.
"We have lots of quality in this team as we have shown. It's important to be consistent if we want to be successful.
"We know we have the quality, we just have to give our all and believe in ourselves. If we can do that I'm convinced we can win trophies."
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