Ozil still working hard to improve at Arsenal

Mesut Ozil has added more goals to his game this season and the Arsenal playmaker insists hard work trumps talent every time.

The German midfielder has bagged seven goals and counting this season, including a hat-trick against Ludogorets in the Champions League.

Currently on an international break, the former Read Madrid man insists he is working hard to improve his game every day.

“I think it’s really important [to keep working],” he said.

“If you want to develop as a footballer, you have to work on your weaknesses every day.

“You have to have talent but of course nobody is perfect, and you have to work hard to minimise those weaknesses as well as you can. I’m working hard on that – for example, I’m not ambidextrous, so I’m working on my right foot too.

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“Especially if you play in the Premier League, you have to look after your body because the matches are very demanding and you have plenty of matches. That’s why you have to work hard, to make sure you stay fit.

“I knew that if I moved to Arsenal, I would develop myself further, especially under the boss. I’m on a good way, the team really supports me, the manager gives me his trust and you see that I enjoy myself on the pitch.”