Criticized even by "bad mood", Özil seeks to end the irregularity

In bad technical stage, Arsenal midfielder has name mentioned in every press conference 
of Germany. Podolski defends colleague: "Let him play football"                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Ozil is always quoted in the collective of Germany before the premiere in Brazil (Photo: Reuters)

Mesut Özil was categorically placed in the spotlight. A season in reasonable maximum with Arsenal after € 50 million invested not helped. But the shirt 8 German nor has presented the selection according to the expectations of critics. The error has been thermometer in his career since it appeared to the world as one of the greatest revelations of the World Cup 2010 Now the scenario is quite different -. Misgivings about the football and a bit more than that.

Özil's name was mentioned in each of the press conferences held in Bahia. Not been present in any of them. The press considers unfair their (likely) as holder, but also took criticism too personally. One journalist even asked Lukas Podolski why your fellow Arsenal looked so grumpy.

- You have to ask him. Anyone know how it is. The press has criticized, but let's leave that plays football. He's young enough to give us joy in the future and a player first line that knows how to handle criticism. I'm sure Germany will benefit from its special qualities - said the striker.

 

Özil has the support of the group. Coach Joachim Löw, for example, even admitted that for some time the saw below that can render.The friendly against Armenia (6-1 rout by) the lapidary did the thought.

- Özil was well in the friendly. I believe that was a bit below the workouts, but now actually lives the peak of his physical condition. And sure to be a decisive player. To be honest, I'm a little surprised with all this backlash against Mesut.

"I AM NO LONGER A PROMISE"

In an interview to the newspaper "Bild" in this week's shirt 8 defended with solid arguments. He was elected three times and the best German player in his first season in England, joined the optimal selection of the fans.

- I'm not a promise, but an experienced player who has already gone through three countries. I take responsibility. I was chosen the best German player for three straight years and was in the selection of the year in England, where the fans, which is also important for me. I feel I have the confidence of Löw and Arsène Wenger (coach Arsenal), was something that I conquered. I'm 25 now, and at that age every player plays any different from when I was 21 way. And of course, my role at Arsenal is different because it had more responsibility at Real Madrid. And I like that - said.

Ozil in action with the shirt of Arsenal (Photo: AP)

Outside the selection, the feeling is that Özil has done to deserve the post. Michael Ballack, former captain and perhaps Germany's best player of his generation, has maximized the flaws in the recent half chance.

- I saw him during the last weekend of training of staff, and was not surprised by his performance. He showed no fear, but concern. He seemed lost. Özil had excellent performances in the playoffs, but since moving to Arsenal seemed less confident than before, when he was at Real Madrid. He must work better to your body language, it is no longer the age of being seen as a revelation or a promise.

With Özil probably proprietor, Germany debut in the World Cup on Monday. The opponent will be Portugal, at 13h (GMT), Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, the opening of G. Ghana and United Group completes the key.