Arsenal Midfielder and German International Mesut Özil insists that he is playing his best football since entering The Emirates.
The Germany international moved to Emirates Stadium for £42.5 million from Real Madrid in August 2013, but has been criticized for his performance levels during his time with the Gunners.
The 26 Years Old has answered his critics after he came back from injury in January, Ozil feels that the injury proved to be advantageous in disguised form, to adapt and observe the strength and Physicality of English League.
"At the moment I am pleased with the consistency of my game,I feel I am now playing my best football since joining Arsenal.I was exhausted at the start of the season. I started playing professional football at the age of 16 and had never really suffered many serious injuries.I guess 10 years of consistently playing football took its toll. I was also struggling with the physicality of this league.The injury worked in my favor in a way, as it gave me time to recover, to assess and to work on what was required to compete in this league.The football here is far more physical, it is played at a faster tempo and you have to adapt to the sheer number of games. I have had to work a lot harder and adjust my game accordingly. I used my time out with injury to work on my strength. I'm continuing to do extra sessions after training now." he told Sport Magazine.
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