Why football left Mesut Ozil & 'the specialists' behind
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast
Mesut Erzels' Retirement
Mesut Erzels retired from football at the end of last season. He was one of a number of great players to have been evolved out of the game by changing systems and demands that seemingly leave them nowhere to go. We take advice or taking a suggestion from David Lomax who listens to the pod. This week's episode is topical, but also has wider and more historic tactical interests. How the road has changed? Romelu Lukaku! That's a strategy! It's MesutErzels! Who's lifted over the goalkeeper? Let's start with him.
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