Dani Ceballos hinted he will not be staying at Arsenal beyond the end of his season-long loan spell after the Gunners' 2-2 draw against Chelsea .
Ceballos is currently at the Emirates on a temporary arrangement from Real Madrid but is yet to appear for the club since recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in November.
He was on the bench at Stamford Bridge and saw his depleted teammates twice come from behind to snatch a point in the London derby.
David Luiz was sent off early in the piece following an error by centre-half partner Shkodran Mustafi, with Jorginho converting from the penalty spot.
Gabriel Martinelli levelled for the visitors after the break before Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta restored the Blues' advantage.
But Hector Bellerin's late strike earned a deserved draw for Arsenal , and Ceballos had a message for his teammate after the game.
In reply to Bellerin's post on Instagram , Ceballos wrote: "I’ll miss those goals with the left foot bro! You deserve all the good that happens to you."
Despite Ceballos' lack of action, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists he is still part of his plans between now and the end of the campaign.
He said earlier this month: "Dani had an injury where he was out for almost two months and had to go to Madrid for his rehab.
"He came back and in the first few weeks, I didn’t think that he was physically at the level to compete for starting games.
"It’s true that I have players in that position who have been performing really well, and last week when I believed that he was ready to step in, I decided to pick another player.
"But he’s been training good, I’m happy with him and I know him really well, so there’s no issues there."
wiuklostz
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Ask Gareth, he's the so termed manager! He should gave come on!
tecilnty
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He is a warrior. Try to keep him.
Zooabekstu
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Let him go.
nutmegprince
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why's dis guy still on the bench tho... I thought he's supposed to be fit by now
Natanya_Barrett
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I wish we could sign him and he actually decides to come back to Arsenal, the thing is we wanted him on a permanent basis but he had already determined where his future lies, tbh I thought he could replace Aaron Ramsey in the way how he use to drive forward and contribute to goals like Ramsey use to do anyways what happens shall happen I'm glad we actually had him because he could've went elsewhere considering the state that Arsenal was in👍
huoopstu
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Let him return back and look for strong players not as light weight player like him. we need strong players in d midfield like torriera but with giant height 💪💪🏆👌
rasmuhi256
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Ceballos useless
rasmuhi256
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Ceballos was on fire until he came across fabinho
Hahaha 😂 lol
meaabcnpz
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Lol, all these ex Madrid players think things are all rosy elsewhere. What did he expect going to a dumb club like Arsenal anyways? They are trash! Duh! 🙄
Wuwdelnpsz
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At least this is a loan deal and not a buy.
SJAFC
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Interestingly enough this was very similar to the problem we had with Denis Suarez him not being up to par physically to play in the EPL
Brainman070
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You better perform in Arsenal cos there is no space for u in Real madrid's midfield
He doesn’t know that....he think he will force his way to first team
Pesblnruyz
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ceballos must go he had nothing to offer
sorindejerry
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Who the hell is he, I don't like him...... Doesn't have the strength of the league . Go
hons223
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Arsenal fans. If u want him to stay qualify for a European game
vewabkmosz
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Dani please still with us please.
Dimaekmrt
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I hate the way everyone has been a football analyst.please leave Arteta and Ozil to do there jobs..
Agree...just support the club and be positive!
Yezarou
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No please don’t go
Teccdot
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Bye bye
Bepbceiptz
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This Guy has done well for Arsenal but for injury setback.
Jeaeikprsu
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ceba please remain arsenal
Yudabcdtz
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maybe bellerin is leaving
ManchildUzoukwu
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Dani Cebalos is one of the finest midfielders at Madrid, even better than Isco. If well mentored could be a long term replacement for Luka Modric.
I strongly DISAGREE wit you. Kroos. Casemiro, Valverde, Modric, Isco, Odegaard, James, Kubo and Ceballos...in that order
ManchildUzoukwu
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You better perform in Arsenal cos there is no space for u in Real madrid's midfield
saeeimtuy
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Dani Cebalos is one of the finest midfielders at Madrid, even better than Isco. If well mentored could be a long term replacement for Luka Modric.
Fake MADRIDISTA! How can you compare Isco with Dani? Latter is good but not on Isco's level!
boabcdprtz
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ozil out
wubceiorsz
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Dani Cebalos is one of the finest midfielders at Madrid, even better than Isco. If well mentored could be a long term replacement for Luka Modric.
dosbdikmt
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ceballos have all its need to start for arsenal because he showed his qualities before having injury
Lasaekrsu
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arteta don't wanted used ceballous and his more better than lazy ozil
I don’t see he is a batter player then Ozil. He can’t dribble and easy to lose the ball...
Mystola
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Ceballos can't wait to see you NOT wearing that white shirt again after talking BS about Zz
Veoiklyz
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Am always happy to see Arsenal fans comments and debate, now Arteta is giving Ozil the minutes he deserves, as for me I never see any impact and improvement in his game, he offer the team nothing in the process, I can mention few in same role in play for Arsenal that other players play in the league, they should let guy go off their wages bills.
Dude, you're a barca fan and got the cheek to comment on Ozil's play. Why don't you go play in your own field and comment on your one man team Barcelona instead! Leave our man alone. He gave us creativity in our attack if you had ever notice!
davidlungu
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LOAN PLAYERS,,,,, * SUAREZ * CEBALLOS ALL the above loaners were a shear waste of money,,they did show commitment to Arsenal,,they spent most of time either in sick bay or lacking match fitness,, NEVER loan players again,,,,,👎👎👎
ruecdkmno
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we should all come together to see ozil is replaced, he is holding the team down with his lazy performance, denying others opportunities, he put so much pressure on Emery before he was fired, because of his sympathizes. though he is gradually espousing himself to his followers, for me he should hv gone long time, we need enforcers not lazy players
I agree with you Ozil is too lazy even myself I can see him
Yopaclmn
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ozil is best arsenal playmaker and arsenal needs his skills
reddistz
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I hate the way everyone has been a football analyst.please leave Arteta and Ozil to do there jobs..
nieabcnps
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Good luck buddy . Now Arteta must sign a permanent holding midfielder.
MethodMatebwe
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Arteta supports BARCA not RM 😁😁
zehinpsz
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Pontificating madrid thinking Arsenal was his home look at him now 😂 shame Karma is your shadow
kokbdmnru
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arteta don't wanted used ceballous and his more better than lazy ozil
tupbcdsu
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ceballos can perform more than willock but coach prefer willock dan ceballos
tupbcdsu
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yes de coach was not want ceballos
Kiodersty
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we should all come together to see ozil is replaced, he is holding the team down with his lazy performance, denying others opportunities, he put so much pressure on Emery before he was fired, because of his sympathizes. though he is gradually espousing himself to his followers, for me he should hv gone long time, we need enforcers not lazy players
emondorock
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The trouble is Ceballos is a madrid player on loan and Ozil £350,000 for another season or more, but we are paying for injured player it doesnt make sense
Laadknrtyz
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That so called Arteta doesn't want to let Cebellos play,he is unused in the last 5 games ,how can he do that to Cebellos. play him instead of Ozil or use him to sub Ozil in around 60th minutes,that guy is a great dribbler
juhckmruy
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Am always happy to see Arsenal fans comments and debate, now Arteta is giving Ozil the minutes he deserves, as for me I never see any impact and improvement in his game, he offer the team nothing in the process, I can mention few in same role in play for Arsenal that other players play in the league, they should let guy go off their wages bills.
godsonarsenal
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Kind of like Salah when he came across Salah
hahaha lol
tuebcksuz
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Play him instead of ozil please
Realchilean
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Where will he go after arsenal ? Madrid have too many midfielders currently
kedbilmopt
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the game against Bournemouth is an opportunity for him to claim his spot in the team ozil have not done enough .
alwayshalamadrid
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Ceballos was on fire until he came across fabinho
just Liverpool fan things[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]