Arsenal line-up under two successive managers. The German playmaker endured a tough time under Unai Emery and has now fallen out of favour with Mesut Ozil following the Premier League restart.
And comments from Mikel Arteta this week have highlighted that he has encountered the same problem as his predecessor when it comes to their highest-earning player.
Namely, the 33-year-old brings only “specific” qualities which only make him a good tactical fit for certain games rather than a regular starting spot."Mesut has unique qualities,” Arteta said this week."He is a very special player for the position he plays, how specific he is in the qualities that he has and what he can bring to the team.
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