Arsene Wenger: Ozil is progressing very well

Arsenal star Mesut Özil

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has spoken about Mesut Ozil’s road to recovery following his injury last month.

The 26-year-old sustained a knee injury sustained in Arsenal’s defeat against Chelsea.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference Wenger provided an update on Arsenal’s longer-term absentees. “Debuchy, Ospina and Özil are progressing very well.”

“But of course they are not available before or straight after the international break,” the Arsenal manager added.

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The former Real Madrid manager has made nine appearances for Arsenal this season but came under fire from sections of the press following a string of poor performances.

Özil joined Arsenal in September 2013 from Real Madrid for £42.5 million.