Phil Thompson comments on Arsenal duo Dani Ceballos and Mesut Ozil

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Dani Ceballos and Mesut Ozil were in action for Arsenal against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend.

Phil Thompson suggested on Sky Sports News (5:48pm, November 2, 2019) that Real Madrid-owned attacking midfielder Dani Ceballos is not doing enough to play for Arsenal at the moment.

The Liverpool legend made the comments about Ceballos – signed on loan from Spanish and European giants Real Madrid in the summer transfer window – following the Premier League game between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in North London on Saturday afternoon.

Thompson was also impressed with the display produced by German attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil, as the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Thompson said on Sky Sports News (5:48pm, November 2, 2019): “Mesut Ozil played today, and I think he did really well.

“He was a good link-up player that you see. But you still felt that they were a little bit flaky. There wasn’t enough. Ceballos, I don’t really think he’s doing enough to warrant playing in this side.”

Stats

According to WhoScored, against Wolves at the weekend, Ozil played three key passes, had a pass accuracy of 89.5%, took 110 touches, and attempted one dribble.

Ceballos took one shot which was not on target, played one key pass, had a pass accuracy of 92.1%, took 84 touches, attempted three dribbles, and made four tackles and one interception, according to WhoScored.

So far this season, the 23-year-old Spain international attacking midfielder has made seven starts and four substitute appearances in the Premier League for Arsenal so far this season, providing two assists in the process, according to WhoScored.