Özil may have a goal at this World Cup, but he doesn't have an assist. He can't even claim that the team is better with him than without him.
...if Germany want to give themselves the best chance at the final and a fourth World Cup title, he shouldn't even be on the field.
All the while, Germany have limited André Schürrle to substitute appearances, or chances to save Germany after a dismal start. The Chelsea man has been fantastic, putting himself in front of goal, looking to push the defense back and even scoring the first goal against Algeria. Schürrle has been the polar opposite of the passive Özil, putting pressure on opposing defenses and creating space for others.
With Schürrle playing so well, and giving Germany a more direct option that they so desperately need, the defense of Özil is growing weaker. At this point, the best case for Özil is that he can find his once brilliant form, but to do so is to go into a World Cup semifinal clinging to nothing more than hope.
Özil parlayed his brilliant 2010 World Cup into a move to Real Madrid. His path to becoming one of the world's best was well underway and he had some great moments for the Merengues. He teamed with Cristiano Ronaldo to make for one of Europe's most feared attacks and while the Portuguese was racking up the goals, the German was feeding him. Özil totaled an amazing 61 assists in three season with the Meregues and helped them win the league and the Copa del Rey.
Germany wins, my pick from day one of the tournament wins. If Argentina wins, Messi get his world cup and Ronaldo tears will flow, and on a high from that Messi, a healthy Neymar and a muzzled Suarez will take La Liga by storm and dominate in the fall 
on some David vs Goliath steeze
