Wenger:ozil is a hard worker

The pundit suggested the 26-year-old lacked
motivation, but the Arsenal boss says the Man
Utd legend would have thrived in the same side
as the deceptively hard-working German
Arsene Wenger has leapt to the defence of Mesut
Ozil after he was criticised by Paul Scholes,
insisting he is a hard worker and that the former
Manchester United midfielder would have loved
playing with the German.
Arsenal’s record signing was described as “going
through the motions” by Scholes
, suggesting the World Cup winner lacked the
motivation to win a league title.
But Wenger has backed Ozil, insisting his languid
style disguises how hard he works, and believes
the former England international would be full of
praise had he played in the same side as the
former Real Madrid playmaker.
"It is not fair," said Wenger when asked about the
remarks at his pre-match press conference ahead
of Monday’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with
United at Old Trafford.
"A player like Paul Scholes would have loved to
play with Mesut Ozil."
The Frenchman continued: "He has the quality
and he works a lot harder than his style of play
shows.
"We are in a job where you have to prove a point,
he knows that. He works much harder that his
style shows."
Wenger takes his side to Old Trafford on Monday
night looking for a first win away to United since
2006, but he is desperate to end that hoodoo in
their bid to retain the FA Cup.
"I don't believe too much in history," added the
Frenchman. "At the moment we are doing very
well away from home so it's down to our effort.
"We are confident. We go to Manchester United to
qualify and give absolutely everything with hard
work and team effort.
"We are the holders of the FA Cup and we want
to keep it. The cup is about giving it all on the
day and we'll do that on Monday."
Wenger also confirmed that Wojciech Szczesny
will start against the Red Devils provided he can
shake off illness in time, while January signing
Gabriel is sidelined for three weeks and Nacho
Monreal faces a late fitness test.

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