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Unai Emery to Arsenal: Jamie Redknapp sends big Mesut Ozil demand to new boss
UNAI EMERY must attempt to get the best out of Mesut Ozil after being appointed the new Arsenal head coach.
Arsenal welcome new manager Unai Emery to the Emirates
That is according to Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp.
Emery was announced as Arsene Wenger’s successor at Arsenal this morning on a three-year deal.
The Spaniard has a big rebuilding job on his hands after the Gunners finished outside the Champions League qualification places for a second successive season.
Redknapp is a fan of the appointment and says a change is needed at Arsenal.
Unai Emery to Arsenal: Redknapp says the new boss must get the best out of Mesut Ozil
Can he go in there and get Mesut Ozil to play like he does for Germany?
And he says getting Ozil playing at his best will be one of his first tasks.
“Pleasantly surprised, I think it’s a good move,” Redknapp told Sky Sports News this afternoon.
“It’s not going to be easy because I think they need a lot of change there, need a mindset change a lot of the players, they need a kick up the backside.
“I think it’s been too easy for too long, they’ve played under no duress whatsoever.
Unai Emery to Arsenal: Redknapp is a fan of the new Gunners head coach
“The key for him is can he go in there and shake them up?
“Can he go in there and get Mesut Ozil to play like he does for Germany?
“Can he get them playing a high-tempo game that he did at Sevilla and Valencia, where I feel he did a great job?
“I think he’s a good appointment for them.”
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