Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s strengths and weaknesses against Mesut Özil

16:27   22 October, 2013

Mesut Özil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will be the main players working on the pitch, Bongdaplus writes.  

The website commented on the expected battle between German international and Arsenal (England) midfielder Mesut Özil and Armenian national football squad and Borussia Dortmund (Germany) midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, during the forthcoming Champions League group match where Arsenal will play host to Dortmund 

“They have different styles of play, but they have common traits. They are creative, they set up the attacks well, and also join them [well].

“Özil has better statistics. Mkhitaryan poses a threat to the opponent, but he concedes to the German in tactics.

“The determination, speed and instincts of the Armenian national squad’s midfielder are more impressive. But he concedes to his opponent in predicting the situations and organizing the attacks. 

“If their game succeeds, the team of the each player will have a big advantage over the opponent,” Bongdaplus adds, in particular.             

To note, the Arsenal-Borussia Dortmund match will be played on Tuesday, and the official kick-off is at 10:45pm, Armenia time.



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