Mesut Ozil has missed five matches for Arsenal with a back injury - and the reason behind it might be a little unexpected
While Ozil was benched in the recent away win at Bournemouth for tactical reasons, the German is now sidelined with a back injury.
The midfielder is now facing accusations that he’s to blame for his current back spasms.
Why? Because according to a University Professor for Prevention and Rehabilitation in Sport, Ozil plays the hit game ‘Fortnite’ too much on his computer.
German publication Bild consulted an unnamed medical expert, who believes Ozil spends too long playing the game. Bild published the following quotes from the sports science expert:
Yes, that can be the cause of Ozil’s back problems.
A competitive athlete feels the consequences of hours of inactivity much faster than a non-athlete.
This is because Ozil’s physical structures are highly tuned due to his intense training.
A non-athlete, however, does not notice that.
How much ‘Fortnite’ has Mesut Ozil played?
According to the gaming website Wasted on Fortnite, Ozil has taken part in 5,221 ‘Fortnite’ matches.
Working on the basis that each game lasts on average for 20 minutes, Ozil is thought to have invested around 1,740 hours on the game.
That’s equivalent to playing ‘Fortnite’ for... 72 days!!!