By Daily Sports on June 19, 2020

Mikel Arteta says he will restore Mesut Ozil to the Arsenal team when he thinks the playmaker "can give his best".

The Gunners boss left Ozil out of his squad for Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at Manchester City due to "tactical" reasons, casting further speculation over the German's future at the Emirates.

"I thought he was fit and willing and wanted to perform at the level he can do. I think he has played every game with me.

"The moment I see he is ready to do that again I will treat him like everyone else. I have been more than fair with him and he has responded in many games, the way I want. That's it.

"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."

When asked how Ozil reacted to being omitted, Arteta replied: "He was very well with me. There were no issues at all.

"My conversation with Mesut is going to remain with him and me. It was a clear and honest conversation." (Sky Sports)

•PHOTO: Mesut Ozil and Mikel Arteta 

Source Daily Sports

Posted June 19, 2020

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