Mesut Ozil speaks after being left out of squad against Man City

– Mesut Ozil was conspicuously absent from the Arsenal squad as the Gnners succumbed todefeat against Manchester City

– Mikel Arteta played down the German absence as he reiterated it was purely tactical

– Ozil took to social media to make his feelings known on his Arsenal career

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil took to social media on Thursday, June 18 to make his feelings known after being left out of the matchday squad against Manchester City a day earlier.

Despite being fully fit, the German international seemed to not be in Mikel Arteta’s plans for the day as the Gunners succumbed to a lowly 3-0 defeat at the Etihad.

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Mesut Ozil was left out of the squad in the defeat against Manchester City. Photo: Getty Images.
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Fans were left to speculate why Ozil, who is the club’s highest earner on a £350,000 per week deal, would be left out of such a crucial game on the return of Premier League football.

However, Ozil was in assuring mood on Thursday as he went on Instagram to pledge his loyalty to Arsenal, amid speculation over his future.

While sharing a photo holding the Arsenal badge, Ozil wrote, “No matter what,”

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Arteta was asked after the game why he left out the German, who is known for his superb awareness of the game and a unique ability to pick an impossible pass.

According to the Arsenal gaffer, the decision was purely ‘tactical’.

“Because I need players in other positions as well and that’s the reason I decided to leave him out,” Arteta told reporters.

The Gunners are in action again on Saturday against Brighton and Hove Albion, where it remains to be seen whether Ozil will get the chance to earn his wages on the pitch.

As TUKO.co.ke reported, the 31-year old was at loggerheads with Arsenal’s previous boss Unai Emery, who thoroughly questioned his work ethic.

Emery preferred the likes of Bukayo Saka, Dani Ceballos and Ainsley Matiland Niles to Ozil as he felt they worked for the team better.

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