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Wenger on Arsenal outcast Ozil: A waste; the game has passed him by

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes the game has passed by Mesut Ozil.

Wenger has declared the German midfielder is a 'wasted talent'.

He told BBC Sport: "I feel it is a waste for him.

"Firstly because he's in the years where a player of his talent can produce the most. And it's a waste for the club as well because he's a super talent, a creative talent that in the final third can create that killer pass.

"The way football is going at the moment it's quick counter-pressing, quick transitions and everybody plays the same. It's kicked out players like Ozil. Although let's not forget who this guy is. A world champion who has played at Real Madrid.

"He's been the record player of assists, so you have to find a way to get him involved again."

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