This summer’s transfer window saw some new exciting players join the Premier League on record deals for their clubs. It seems that most teams have emphasized on bringing in new midfielders from all around the world in order to attack more efficiently. A few significant newcomers include Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Granit Xhaka, Ilkay Gundogan and the list goes on. Surely with all these inclusions, the level of expectations from them and their respective teams has raised enormously. Now that only 4 days remains for the new league campaign to kick-off; most teams have almost settled their squad and will be eyeing on victory the very first day. Apart from the new signings, most managers will have to rely on their experienced players to lead the new ones into the battle and lead from the front. Let’s take a look at some talismanic midfielders who are expected to play a vital role for their clubs this upcoming season.
- Mesut Ozil
This 27-year-old World Cup winner’s has an excellent ability to control the ball with a great vision which allows him to orchestrate the game even in the most difficult situations. His pinpoint passes opens the gate of opportunity frequently and Arsenal must make use of these every single time. Although Wenger’s side have the likes of Santi Cazorla’s influence in the deep midfield and Alexis Sanchez’s energy in the wings, it is Ozil’s agile feet that can do most of the damage. With 19 assists and 144 counts of chances created in the Premier League last season, it surely indicates how much crucial he is for Arsenal. Make no mistake, he must repeat his last season’s form to ensure their hope of winning the Premier League title. Wenger in regard to Ozil’s ability to unlock defences at ease with decisive goals, from either foot has stated,
“If Mesut starts to score with his right foot, that can be very interesting for us.”