(Photo) Arsenal FC star Mesut Ozil issues injury update ahead of Atletico Madrid Europa League clash

Arsenal star playmaker Mesut Ozil has returned to first team training ahead of this week’s Europa League semi-final clash.

The Gunners host Atletico Madrid at the Emirates on Thursday evening, kick-off is scheduled for 20:05 (GMT).

Ozil was a doubt for the Europa League clash at the beginning of the week after missing the weekend victory over West Ham United due to an illness.

The 29-year-old shared a photo of himself in training and included the following caption, “Back in training for our Europa League semi-final at home. Come on you Gunners!”

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The Europa League is Arsenal’s last chance to lift silverware this year and offers passage to the UEFA Champions League next season.