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Fenerbahce midfielder Mesut Ozil ready for first full 90

Fenerbahce midfielder Mesut Ozil feels ready to play a full 90 for his new club.

Özil had 13 minutes against Hatayspor and 27 minutes in the derby against Galatasaray off the bench.

The 32-year-old took the field for the first time against Karagümrük from the start and played for 81 minutes. He has now reached the level of staying on the field for 90 minutes.

The veteran is expected to remain on the field throughout the match against Göztepe.

Ozil had joined from Arsenal last month having not played any type of competitive game since March 2020.

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