- Mesut Ozil is preparing his comeback to the Arsenal squad to face Liverpool in the EFL Cup
- The midfielder has called for unity among players and fans when they take on the Reds
- His rallying call comes amid claims of division in the dressing room and among supporters
Mesut Ozil has pleaded with Arsenal fans and players to stick together in the wake of Granit Xhaka's controversy with fans.
Xhaka clashed with supporters at Emirates Stadium following the Gunners' 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.
Mesut Ozil is preparing his comeback to the Arsenal squad to face Liverpool in the EFL Cup. Photo: Getty Images.
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The midfielder was booed by Arsenal faithful, prompting the club captain to mouth obscenities as he stormed out of the stadium through the tunnel.
His actions has left the club's support base and dressing room hugely divided, with a section of squad members showing support for the Swiss international.
However, Ozil has moved to calm the storm, taking to Instagram to call for unity and tranquility ahead of the side's defining EFL Cup clash against Liverpool.
"Big game ahead. No matter what – the only way is standing together as one," he posted.
Meanwhile, the German playmaker has had his fair of woes at the club after Unai Emery freezing him out of the squad.
The 31-year-old has been limited to just two appearances this season, but is in line to make a comeback against the Reds.
In his pre-match conference, Emery confirmed Ozil will be handed a rare start and even hinted the midfielder could be handed the armband during that particular match.
