Arsenal fans have hit out at Unai Emery following his latest comments on Mesut Ozil.
The playmaker has been left out of the last three matchday squads by the Spaniard despite being fully fit, which has led to heavy speculation of a move away from the Emirates in the new year.
Both AC Milan and Inter Milan have been tipped to make a move for the 31-year-old, however, it looks as if the German could actually force his way back into the Gunners side.
Talking in his pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to Sheffield United, Emery was asked about Ozil.
Goal reporter Charles Watts cited Emery’s comments on the midfielder, where he revealed Ozil’s recent displays in training could lead to a return to the first-team fold.
The last two or three weeks he’s improved with us training and I think it’s good. I didn’t close the possibility to play with him because if he is ready and giving us a good feeling every day in training, he can play.
Despite Emery’s relatively positive comments, these Arsenal fans were quick to hit out at the boss.
Twitter: @charles_watts Play your best players. Ain’t hard. (@FutbolRyan1)
Twitter: @charles_watts Sounds like he tried to getting out of the club by not playing him but failed. He has no more choice… https://t.co/Vdc2HuQrWP (@amaury2200)
Twitter: @charles_watts Emery out!! (@Spyb22)
Twitter: @charles_watts I think Emery is afraid of the sack…
(@Arsenalice)
Twitter: @charles_watts Just media talk from Emery,we all know he won’t play Ozil (@_Roofman2131gh)
But should the German be included in the matchday squad against the Blades?
Read Arsenal verdict
The trip to Yorkshire will be an intense physical battle, so we don’t think too many fans would be disappointed if Ozil was again left out.
The likes of Lucas Torreira, Matteo Guendouzi, Joe Willock and Granit Xhaka could all be preferred over the creative Ozil and Dani Ceballos, in behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe and Bukayo Saka.
Supporters would, however, be disappointed if he is left out next Thursday against Guimaraes in the Europa League.
A positive return to the side in Europe could then lead to a Premier League start against Crystal Palace, and an appearance at home against the Eagles could be just what he needs.
