5 things Ozil neede to really become a legend

Arsenal fans got hysterically happy when their club signed Mesut Ozil, and they hardly believed that Wenger invested €50m in a single player. He's not only a great player who could make a difference, he's also a high quality playmaker and able to make you enjoy his game.
Since his arrival, Ozil has been compared with Arsenal's legend, Dennis Bergkamp, stating that he's going to be the new icon of the Gunners. But what does Mesut need to really become a legend?
1. To keep going even after the hour mark: Mesut is usually and obviously finished after 60 minutes, even since Real Madrid time. He needs to work hard on his stamina and fitness if he really wants to be successful in EPL. The guy was replaced by Mourinho 56 times in La Liga.
2. To shoot more: as a No. 10 player, your duty should not be limited to assist, but to score as well. Ozil is kind of hesitant when it comes to shooting, so if he wants to become a hero, he'd need to learn from Bergkamp and Zidane who scored, not only, decisive goals.
3. To improve more under pressure: he suffered a lot with Real Madrid when he plays under oppositions' pressure. He almost disappeared against Brussai Dortmund. In the semi-finals, he touched the ball even less than Pepe. He really needs to know how to handle pressure and tough games.
4. To depend more on the physical part: as a playmaker, you are supposed to face tough contacts, especially in England. It's essential to work on the physical side.
5. You don't have to make everything beautiful: since his arrival, Mesut insists to play and pass magnificently, which is not always required. What you really need the most is to play realistically and quietly then make simple passes. Magnificence should only be a bonus, and more likely after you secure a victory.

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