Ozil has been in the spotlight following Arsenal’s torrid start to the new Premier League campaign.
The Germany international has been condemned by a range of former Arsenal stars for his languid style of play and his refusal to sign a contract extension.
Liverpool legend Gerrard was scathing of the 28-year-old last month, labelling him a ‘liability’ following their 1-0 defeat to Stoke.
“I just worry about his body language and his reaction when the ball is turned over,” he said.
Arsenal News: Stefan Effenberg has ripped into Mesut Ozil
“He offers his teammates nothing away from defensively and away from home he’s a liability.
“Both his and Xhaka’s reaction in the build-up to the goal is weak.
“Ozil gives up and quits, he doesn’t track the run.”
And Effenburg thinks the former England international has got it spot on about Ozil’s poor form.
"I have seen matches with Mesut where I say: 'he must do more'. I remember those matches against Bayern in the Champions League. He disappointed many people there - including [Germany manager] Joachim Low,” he wrote in his column for t-online.
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"Steven Gerrard said he would let his team down and be a burden in matches away from home.
“You can't say he is completely wrong. Ozil has to see and realise that.
"It is not like he is 20 years old and a young player. He turns 29 in October.
“You wait for an improvement in that area for years. You hoped there would be a development, but it hasn't happen."
