Arsenal: Shkodran Mustafi scores amazing header in training
Mustafi has been heavily criticised by Arsenal supporters for his performances in recent weeks.
In truth, the German has never been a favourite with fans since arriving from Valencia for £35million in 2016.
Mustafi, 27, was brought back into the Arsenal team for the 3-0 defeat to Leicester on Sunday after being left out of the 3-1 defeat at Wolves midweek.
And before the match at the King Power, Souness claimed he doubts Mustafi will ever get to the quality required for the Premier League.
If he’s not got it now, I doubt if he will ever get it
Graeme Souness on Arsenal star Shkodran Mustafi
“How old is Mustafi? So he’s circa 30,” Souness said on Sky Sports.
“So when you talk about playing, he’s getting to the age where he’s beyond help with the mistakes he makes.
“It’s alright saying he needs someone with him that can talk to him and guide him - not at that age.
“You would think coming from Germany, they’re disciplined, they coach and coach and coach people like him.
Graeme Souness says Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi will never be good enough (Image: GETTY)
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Souness says Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi is beyond help (Image: SKY SPORTS)
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Shkodran Mustafi was recalled to the Arsenal side to face Leicester (Image: GETTY)
Arsenal train ahead of their match against Leicester
“If he’s not got it now, I doubt if he will ever get it.
“He doesn’t need a partner, he needs constant contact with the bench, someone speaking to him all of the time.”
Gary Neville managed Mustafi during his brief spell as Valencia boss during the 2015/2016 campaign.
And he says the centre-back needs help from team-mates around him.
“He’s committed, he’s really good in the air, but he needs someone alongside him who can pull him into position and hold him there,” Neville said of Mustafi.