But it’s not only that… he has also come into criticism for his body languageGetty Images
He told Goal: “Some people like me, some people don’t. Some people look at my body language and think I don’t care.
“But that’s me. I won’t change my body language or my style of play drastically anymore.
“Expectations on me were very high everywhere, because I am a player who can make the difference. You have to deal with that.
It has been a mediocre season for the player and his clubNews Group Newspapers Ltd
“There will always be criticism and there will always be praise. But what matters is what the manager tells me. I have said that numerous times.
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"But what I can't understand is when people say: 'Look, he does not push anymore' or 'he does not run enough.'
"If you look at my numbers you can see I run a lot and I show a good attitude."
Ozil has a close relationship with under-fire boss Arsene Wenger, whose own future is unsure - but the 28-year-old says what happens with his manager will have bearing on whether he will stay in north London.
There are rumours abound of his departure from the Emirates this summerPA:Press Association
He added: "It does not only depend on the manager. Of course he was the one who convinced me to join Arsenal and he was a main factor for me to come here.
"He is a very experienced coach who made Arsenal one of the best clubs in the world. You must have respect for him, because he is a great manager.
"But I do not decide whether the manager stays or not. What's important for me is that we develop as a team and reach our goals."
Ozil has 11 goals and 11 assists this term, but will likely miss out on the Champions League next year as they lie in sixth - and host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.
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