Real Madrid’s attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil has praised Los Blancos head coach Jose Mourinho and has expressed that the tactician is like a father to him…
The German international revealed that his relationship with the Portuguese mentor has evolved and that he feels much more comfortable with him.
The Real Madrid number 10 has cemented his place at Santiago Bernabeu. Mesut Ozil has played an integral part in the midfield for Los Blancos and has started regularly for them throughout this season.
The German star was signed by Real Madrid from Werder Bremen prior to the start of the previous season.
The German international rose to prominence after being successful in exceeding expectations at the FIFA World Cup in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/South-Africa-c757. Consequently, he was signed by the Santiago Bernabeu outfit following the prestigious international tournament.
Since becoming a Madridista, Ozil has been performing excellently. The 23-year-old is one of the main contributors to the success that Jose Mourinho’s men have enjoyed in the season so far. His skill on the ball and playmaking abilities make him one of the
most lethal attacking midfielders in La Liga.
Ozil has managed to become a very significant player at Santiago Bernabeu and this season he has impressed with his consistency in performing remarkably well.
However, the humble playmaker is not taking all the credit for his brilliant form. The former Werder Bremen player has expressed that Jose Mourinho played a major part in helping him improve as a footballer.
While talking to NTVSpor, the German international was quoted as saying:
“He’s a great teacher, like a father to me. He has a strong character and is an excellent technician, who is very concerned about all his players.”
Ozil then discussed La Liga title race and argued about the competition with Barcelona. He claimed that the Catalans are not superior to Los Blancos.
"[The] bad result against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 came as a result of bad luck, but we are leaders in La Liga now, and we are three points clear.”
He further disclosed that he was comfortable being a part of the Real Madrid squad, revealing that he has a very good relationship with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hamit-Altintop-c15652 and Nuri Sahin.
"I have very good relationship with Turkey's international players like Arda Turan, Hamit Altintop and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nuri-Sahin-c28251. A Hamit knew him from our days at Schalke. He is like a big brother to me," the midfielder revealed.
Real Madrid will be facing Malaga in the next round of the Copa del Rey.
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