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Marcel Desailly: Why I wouldn’t take Arsenal star Mesut Ozil at Chelsea
MARCEL DESAILLY insists he wouldn’t take Arsenal star Mesut Ozil at Chelsea.
Arsenal fan slams Wenger after Watford defeat
Ozil has impressed for Arsenal this season, scoring nine goals and creating a further seven in all competitions.
But Desailly has criticised Ozil’s ability to influence games regularly for the Gunners.
Marcel Desailly wouldn't want Arsenal star Mesut Ozil at Chelsea
And the former Chelsea captain admits he would rather have Ozil’s Arsenal team-mate Alexis Sanchez at Stamford Bridge.
When asked which current Arsenal player he would take at Chelsea right now, Desailly told FourFourTwo: “Alexis Sanchez.
“When you see him playing with Chile it’s amazing; with Arsenal... not so good.
Marcel Desailly would rather have Alexis Sanchez at Chelsea
“I don’t know whether I’d put him on the left side or the right, or up front.
“Not Ozil, because when you are an Arsenal supporter you must be very frustrated with the capacity of the player and his effectiveness over 90 minutes.
“It’s very frustrating to see this world champion having that capacity of making a difference and being the leader of the team – but it doesn’t happen often.”
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