Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry failed to make the grade at Arsenal due to a combination of bad luck and injuries, according to Lukas Podolski.
Podolski, who witnessed his compatriot's talents up close during his time at the Emirates, is "pleased" to see an old team-mate thriving in the Bundesliga after his misfortunes with the Gunners.
"He was unlucky and had a few injuries. He did well in training," the ex-Arsenal striker said of Gnabry during the May edition of FourFourTwo magazine.
“Off the pitch we spent a lot of time together, going for dinner. But sometimes football is like that, or you find a manager who gives you more confidence.
“Serge can shoot with both feet, and he is powerful and quick – a bit like me, only I don’t have a right foot like him!
“I’m really pleased that he’s doing well at Bayern.”
Gnabry has hit 18 goals in 33 appearances across all competitions for Bayern this season, including four against Tottenham in a stunning 7-2 victory away from home in the Champions League group stage.