Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva insists Mesut Özil must improve if the Gunners are to win the Premier League.
The 38 year-old, who last played for Atlético Mineiro, believes Özil needs to fully understand what is expected of him to ensure he realises his potential at Arsenal and helps them succeed.
“You speak about Arsenal and how they don’t spend big money on a player often but they did with Özil and it is always a bit risky,” he said, as reported by the London Evening Standard. “Coming from Spain it is tough to adapt, it doesn’t always happen straight away.
“I think the most important thing is that the player understands the philosophy of the team, the philosophy of the manager and the expectation from the fans.”