Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has told Mesut Ozil that he will be restored to the team, when he “can give his best”.
Ozil was dropped for the Gunners’ trip to Manchester City on Wednesday night.
Before the COVID-19 enforced break, the German playmaker featured in all games since Arteta took over in December.
Arteta, who claimed Ozil was left out of his squad for the 3-0 defeat for tactical reasons, told a press conference on Thursday, that he is always open with the player.
“A lot has happened to him in the last few weeks and I have to respect the timing of every player. Sometimes they need a little bit of time.
“It has been difficult preparation in the last two months to get players ready.
“Again, I am the first one who wants Mesut at his best. I will put him on the pitch when I think he can give his best,” the Spaniard said.
It remains to be seen if Ozil will be recalled for the trip to Brighton this Saturday
Arsenal boss, has claimed he left Mesut Ozil of the squad that travelled to Manchester City “for tactical reasons”.
Ozil was left in London, as the Gunners lost 3-0 at The Etihad. Before Wednesday’s game, he had played in all of Arsenal’s matches since Arteta arrived in December.
The German playmaker also featured in friendlies against Championship sides Charlton and Brentford last week. However, Ozil was not included the 22-man squad which Arteta selected for the trip to Manchester.
When asked why Ozil wasn’t selected, Arteta told Sky Sports: “It was a tactical reason.”
In a subsequent interview, he added: “I’m going to select the players for the day that we believe as staff that are the best for the day and that’s it.”
Former Arsenal Boss Winger has urged Arteta to uplift the gunners as the EPL re-starts.
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