Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed his uncertainty surrounding Gunners midfielder Mesut Ozil's ability to handle criticism.

The German international has come under fire recently due to his subpar performances and lack of effort when his team is trailing. In the cut throat Premier League, Wenger doubts if Ozil is able to handle the sort of backlash that comes from under performing.

"It's always been like that. The big players get more criticism and his style is a bit more fluid, less aggressive but that doesn't mean he wants it less than others," said Wenger.

"I don't know [if it suits him], I'm not sure. I think he embraces the challenge of big games. Does he embrace the challenge to be criticised? I'm not sure."