Former Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has appealed to referees to protect Real Madrid star Arda Guler from dangerous attacks.
Although Guler has struggled with game time at Madrid so far this season, he still remains one of Europe’s top talents.
In a chat with Turkish media, Ozil backed the young Turkish international to enjoy major success in the future.
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“When I look at football right now, I am in a period where I do not enjoy it very much,’ the World Cup-winning German said.
“There were big names in my time, but right now I think Arda Guler is like me.’
Ozil added: ‘We need to protect talents like Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz (Juventus and Turkey forward).
“Whether they play badly or well, there is nothing they cannot achieve when their nation is behind them.”
