Mesut Ozil 'had trouble walking' says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger

Eren Sarigul

May 9, 2016

Mesut Ozil 'had trouble walking' says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger — Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium in London, on October 20, 2015. Arsenal won the match 2-0. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has shed light on the extent of Mesut Ozil’s latest injury.

The 27-year-old sat out of Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City due to a hip injury sustained during training.

//twitter.com/Arsenal/status/729311107312160769

“He has a hip problem from yesterdays training,” Wenger told SkySports when asked why Ozil was missing from the squad sheet.

When asked about the extent of the injury the Arsenal manager said, “I don’t think so, its a question of days. He was unable to walk properly.”

It is unknown whether Ozil will be fit in time for the Gunners’ clash with Aston Villa next weekend. The 27-year-old is also at risk at missing preparations for the European championships in France this summer.

Ozil has recorded 18 assists and with two games to go still has a chance of equalling the Premier League record of 20 set by Thierry Henry.

The 27-year-old has created the most chances in the league (137) but Arsenal have the lowest goal record in the top four.

See More
3 things we learned about Mesut Ozil after Arsenal win over Everton
Arsenal boss wants Mesut Ozil to score goals like Thierry Henry