Arsenal face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, will Mesut Ozil feature?
When it comes to the Premier League, the evidence is pretty conclusive that Arsenal boss Unai Emery does not see Mesut Ozil as an option.
Controversially, the German has been picked in just one league match all season.
The Europa League has not done him much good either, but when it comes to the Carabao Cup, well, he’s one for one.
After featuring in the win over Nottingham Forest in the last round, it’s possible that Ozil plays against Liverpool in the competition this week.
The draw was not kind to the Gunners. They must travel to Anfield against a team high in confidence and strong in depth.
Arsenal will probably continue to rotate the team, with fringe players and youngsters, as will Liverpool.
That’s how Ozil could get in, but fans are suspicious that Unai Emery could be setting Ozil up to fail.
Playing Ozil in a weakened team away to a strong opponent is a difficult circumstance for Ozil to succeed. It’s a bit convenient for Emery.
He could say he gave Ozil a chance, while using it as evidence for not playing in the Premier League.
If Ozil is selected, he needs to have the game of his life.
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