‘Ozil would be ten times the player if he emulated Alli’
World Cup winner Mesut Ozil “would be ten times” the player he is if he emulated Dele Alli’s “nasty streak”.
Ozil has won championships at international and club level in a number of different countries, but Lee Dixon is not impressed.
The former Arsenal defender believes the current Gunner needs to develop more of an attitude on the playing field.
Dixon compared Ozil’s style to that of England and Tottenham midfielder Alli, who has been praised for his more aggressive attitude.
“He’s playing in the first team long-term because he’s doing something right,” said Dixon of the 20-year-old.
“The fact that he’s come into the Tottenham team and they’re building a team around him, his talent is unlimited.
“If he [Mesut Ozil] had half of what Dele Alli has got, that nasty streak, he would be ten times a better player than he is because he hasn’t got what Dele Alli has.”