Mesut Ozil & Aaron Ramsey have NOT been named in Arsenal's travelling squad to face BATE Borisov in the Europa League on Thursday.
Ozil has fallen down the pecking order at an alarming rate under Unai Emery this season, and hasn't turned out for the Emirates club since January.
He was named on the bench for Arsenal's clash with Manchester City , in which they were beaten 3-1, and was left out of the squad for the win over Huddersfield .
For the latter match the German was ruled out with a heel injury, but was confirmed fit by Arsenal to play in the Europa League.
It is therefore surprising to see the £350,000-a-week player not named in the squad.
Aaron Ramsey is also absent since his summer move to Juventus was confirmed, because of a knee injury, as is Greek defender Sokratis.
'We are here with the players who I think are OK to play,' manager Unai Emery said.
'The players not in the squad is because Ramsey has not trained with us, Sokratis has started to train but not enough, Mesut is the same.
'Aubameyang started Monday and I think he is okay for the match.'
Arsenal Full Squad
Cech, Leno, Elneny, Koscielny, Mkhitaryan, Lacazette, Torreira, Lichtsteiner, Aubameyang, Maitland-Niles, Iwobi, Monreal, Mustafi, Suarez, Guendouzi, Kolasinac, Xhaka, Nketiah
knowall
117
Really annoying to see some people supporting a player rather than the team. Some even go extra mile to say dey wish the team loses and u call yourself fans. The team is 3rd on no of goals scored in the premier league (behind only Liverpool and man city), and u think Ozil is what the manager needs right now? As much as it's hard to accept, Ozil can't get into the team right now unless there is an apparent goal drought. coz if the team keeps getting results like this, then ozil is really a goner.
zemmnouy
106
Always one excuse or the other, Emery is full of lying to us about Ozil"s illness or injury, plainly tell us that you don't want Ozil again, then the guy can find his way. Am tired of lame duck excuses of emery for God sake. Very soon, you too will be treated equally and throw out Arsenal FCC.
vehcep
98
Emery seems to be a vety arrogant coach!!What has Ozil done to him?please Emery have same respect for Ozil.Let him play football and dont push Ozil out of Arsenal the way you have done to Aaron Ramsey!!!We are tired of this nonsense.Plus an Arsenal team minus Ozil is very boring to watch!!We used to enjoy watching Wenger's Arsenal as they played very good football just like Bacerlona despite losing many games!!Emery's Arsenal is very boring to watch as it lacks creative players such as Ozil,Alexis Sanchez,Ramsey,etc.
Puubcdorz
75
this is becoming a joke. why the hell does emery not play ozil. he is more creative than mkhi. Rambo deserves a proper farewell
hbc5
73
the coach knows how important Europa league is to arsenal so don't worry we are going to win the much even without ozil & Rambo. sometimes lets just try to support our team instead of always criticising his divisions...hop Denis will start.
Mupklru
64
Emery is robbing us from the privilege of seeing art in motion! I will find it very hard to forgive, and will never forget! Ozil is Arsenal and I want my Arsenal back!
mt25
59
Well done emery arsenal bored no matter who you choose still you are useless arsenal out of top 4 and soon out of Europe league with little minded emery he don't how to treat player's as he don't know how to tolk English he is falling as he faile to tolk