Euro 2016: Mesut Ozil hits back at Boateng over Germany criticism

21 June,2016 08:34 AM IST |   |  AFP

Ahead of Ireland clash, Germany's star playmaker Mesut Ozil has hit back at teammate Jerome Boateng after the defender criticised their side's attack in the goalless draw with Poland

Mesut Ozil


Paris: Germany's star playmaker Mesut Ozil has hit back at teammate Jerome Boateng after the defender criticised their side's attack in the goalless draw with Poland . Germany take on Northern Ireland today in Group C clash.


Mesut Ozil

"We have to take shots. It's all good until we reach the final third, but we can't get past the opponents, are not dangerous. We need to improve that, otherwise we won't get far," Boateng was quoted as saying by goal.com.

Ozil said, "That's his opinion. He certainly knows how to play attacking football," Arsenal midfielder said. In other Group C tie, Ukraine take on Poland today.

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