Mesut Ozil ‘can improve, he can do more’, says Arsenal boss Unai Emery

German midfielder Mesut Ozil receives instructions from Arsenal head coach Unai Emery

(Image credit: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images)

published 14 September 2018

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery insists that he has a good relationship with Mesut Ozil but has urged the midfielder to have a bigger impact on the pitch.

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There were reports of a dispute between Ozil and Emery, and speculation that Turkish giants Fenerbahce were preparing a £42m bid for the former Real Madrid man.

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Speaking ahead of the trip to Newcastle on Saturday (3pm kick-off), Emery said he had no problem with the 29-year-old.

The Gunners boss told Sky Sports: “[We get on] very well. I have a very good relationship with Mesut and professionally I push him for improvements to give us the best in his qualities and performances.”

Emery wants to see more from the talented midfielder in terms of performances and work rate, starting with the clash against Newcastle.

“I want to find with him the possibility to do the best, to make decisive passes, to do more near and in the box to score,” the Arsenal manager told The Guardian.

“But he is feeling like I am feeling. He can improve, he can do more. We will work, we will help him, give him the possibility on the pitch to be together, to find his qualities for us.”