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Unai Emery explains why he is leaving Mesut Ozil out of his Arsenal side
Unai Emery explains why he is leaving Mesut Ozil out of his Arsenal side. Unai Emery admits it is necessary ‘provoke friction with footballers’ as he continues to leave Mesut Ozil out of his Arsenal side. The German World Cup winner has struggled to adapt to the demands of Arsene Wenger’s successor and was again left out of the squad last Saturday as Emery’s team slumped to a 1-0 defeat at West Ham. Arsenal are reportedly willing to sanction Ozil’s departure, less than a year on from rewarding him a with a £350,000-a-week four-year contract, but would likely have to heavily subsidise his wages. Why Chelsea target Higuain has been left out of AC Milan squad vs Juventus Edu responds to Arsenal's offer to replace Sven Mislintat Chelsea make contact with long-term target & Bundesliga star, claims agent Emery lost the dressing room in his previous role at Paris Saint-Germain after repeatedly clashing with the likes of Neymar and appears determined not to bow to player power at Arsenal. Explaining his methodology in dealing with big-name players, Emery told Sky Sports: ‘At certain times, you have to provoke friction with footballers. ‘From that friction, you can get something more out of them, something from inside, a greater sense of ambition or maybe even a complaint – a complaint regarding the team can be positive. ‘As a manager, you have to be careful because that friction can break a relationship. But I believe in always looking for more, both individually and collectively, with conversations which are comfortable but also with conversations which are less comfortable. ‘In the end, the main thing with any footballer is that their qualities are used to benefit the team. As a manager, you have to get the maximum out of that player and at the same time make sure that he fits with the rest of the team so that everyone is better. ‘We know that we have to put pressure on the players, to push them. So if a player is giving 70 per cent, he gives 80 per cent. Then if he is giving 80 per cent, he gives 90 per cent. There is always another step, another push. Psychology is an aspect which can help to find it.’ To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Jose Mourinho sends message to Petr Cech after Arsenal goalkeeper announces retirement Arsenal hold talks with Invincibles star to replace Sven Mislintat Unai Emery reveals the one Arsene Wenger problem he's still trying to fix
Transfer Talk: Paul Pogba will try to force Manchester United exit
FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmail The transfer window for all of Europe's big five leagues is closed, but that doesn't stop Transfer Talk from rummaging around about who will be moving where come January.Pogba to force United exit Paul Pogba is determined to force an exit from Manchester United after enduring yet another falling out with manager Jose Mourinho. The pair were filmed exchanging barbs at the United training ground on Wednesday, supposedly over an ill-timed Instagram post shared by Pogba during the previous night's Carabao Cup defeat against Derby County. The Telegraph now reports that the French midfielder has reached the end of his tether with Mourinho and will try to engineer a move away from Old Trafford at the next available opportunity. Specifically, Pogba is hankering to join Barcelona, having reportedly told United vice chairman Ed Woodward as much in a secret meeting ahead of the Red Devils' opening match of the season.Fantasy Play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Pick your eight-man team and compete in the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga or Liga MX, then go head-to-head in leagues against your friends or people around the world. Sign up for free! How to play ESPN Fantasy Soccer Your team will be made up of eight players, at four different positions: two forwards, three midfielders, two defenders, and a goalkeeper. Find out more here. - Newcomers to pick and avoid - Champions League names to know - La Liga names to know - Breaking down ESPN's scoring system Ramsey to leave Arsenal Aaron Ramsey is to leave Arsenal next summer after seeing talks about a new contract break down past the point of being salvageable. According to the Mirror, there is no offer on the table for the Welshman, which means he would be walking away from the Emirates for free when his current deal expires at the end of this season. The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to AC Milan, who have just appointed former Arsenal board member Ivan Gazidis their new chief executive. The Mirror adds that the Gunners are understood to have turned down a £50 million bid for Ramsey last summer, with Juventus, Chelsea, Manchester United and Lazio all interested in purloining the midfielder on a bargain freebie.Arsenal keep tabs on Sarr Arsenal fans are apparently all aquiver after it was revealed that the club's scouting shaman, Sven Mislintat, has identified a player dubbed "the new Ousmane Dembele." Putting aside the fact that Dembele is still only 21, the Gunners are reported by the Mirror to be keeping a close eye on winger Ismaila Sarr, who plays for Dembele's former club Rennes. Mislintat was the driving force behind Borussia Dortmund's acquisition of Dembele two years ago, and it is claimed that the German, now chief scout at the Emirates, is looking to repeat the feat to land Sarr. However, Rennes are unwilling to let the 20-year-old Senegal international, who featured at the World Cup, leave in January, so Arsenal might be force