Arsenal have revealed why star playmaker Mesut Ozil missed the weekend clash against West Ham United in the Premier League.
The Gunners released a tweet shortly before kick-off stating that Ozil was sidelined due to an illness.
The tweet also stated that Wilshere missed out due to an ankle problem while first-choice keeper Petr Cech missed out with a hip injury.
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A few of the lads miss out with minor issues today:@PetrCech (hip), @MesutOzil1088 (illness), @seadk6 (ankle) and @JackWilshere (ankle)#AFCvWHU pic.twitter.com/kh42V5VSo7
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) April 22, 2018
Ozil is missing through illness, Wilshere out with an ankle problem, Cech has a hip injury. Aubameyang on the bench.
— James Olley (@JamesOlley) April 22, 2018
It is unclear whether the 29-year-old will be available for the mid-week Europa League clash against Atletico Madrid.
