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Arsenal star Mesut Ozil in ‘unstoppable’ form ahead of Liverpool clash, says Laurent Koscielny

CricketArsenal star Mesut Ozil in ‘unstoppable’ form ahead of Liverpool clash, says Laurent Koscielny

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has warned Liverpool that Mesut Ozil is in ‘unstoppable’ form ahead of the sides’ clash this weekend. Ozil has had an impressive start to the season, scoring three goals and registering one assist in the Premier League, and the German produced one of his finest ever performances in an Arsenal shirt against Leicester. A frustrating 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace followed the win over Leicester, though, and Ozil’s explosive reaction to being replaced in the 68th minute raised eyebrows at Selhurst Park. However, Koscielny has been blown away by the ‘extraordinary qualities’ of Ozil, who has worn the captain’s armband in the Frenchman’s absence, and hopes the midfielder brings his A-game to the Emirates on Saturday.

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‘Mesut’s deserved all the plaudits he got after his performance against the Foxes,’ the centre-back said. ‘He was incredible. His goal bailed us out before the break and then his pass for Hector on our second goal is the best ball you will see all season.

‘And he added an assist for Auba after a great dummy and understanding with [Alexandre] Lacazette. ‘When Mesut is in this form, he is unstoppable and makes us win. He has extraordinary qualities. ‘There are not many players like him in the world right now capable of producing a pass the like for Hector, beating four opposition players with just one ball. ‘His display on that night will stay in people’s minds for a very long time. It is a case of ‘I was there when Ozil had that performance against Leicester. ‘However, he needs to be at this level as much as possible this season. Great players are the ones playing at their best the whole season.’

Koscielny is closing in on his return to first-team action and has joined up with his team-mates again in training. ‘I am continuing my recovery and I am getting closer to a return,’ he said. ‘I don’t want to rush anything but it is a great feeling to take part in training sessions with the squad again.’

 

 

 

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