“There was a bit of suspicion around him” – Ex Arsenal star slams Mesut Ozil, says Wenger can’t trust him

Former England international Martin Keown has taken aim at Arsenal’s star playmaker once again.

Ozil could be on his way out of the north London-based club in January and has been linked with the likes of Inter Milan. The 28-year-old’s contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the season.

Arsene Wenger left Ozil out of his starting lineup for the Gunners 2-0 victory over West Brom on Monday. The Germany international has however been struggling with a knee injury in recent weeks.

Ex-Gunner Keown has stated that Wenger can’t trust the World Cup winner anymore. The BBC Pundit believes Ozil is still undecided on his future and that he may not be mentally ready to contribute this season.

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“I think he loves playing football, Sanchez, I don’t see there’s an issue with him,” Keown told on BBC Radio 5 Live;

“Ozil of the two players, are they going to sign, aren’t they, is the one I wouldn’t trust as much mentally, and I believe he’s not playing tonight because the gaffer really can’t trust him anymore.”

“If you look at their pre-seasons, Ozil wasn’t in the German squad in the summer, he came back on the very first day of pre-season, and didn’t then start the season, there was a bit of suspicion around him.

“Last year he went missing for a couple of months and I think that’s his tactic in terms of getting away from the football club.

“I don’t know – but I have a feeling that he’s going to take his reliability away from selection.”

Arsenal take on Belarus side BATE Borisov in the Europa League tonight. Ozil has been included in the squad but is not expected to start tonight.