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Arsenal news: Mesut Ozil returns to training – how did he perform at London Colney?
MESUT OZIL has returned to Arsenal training following an illness that kept him out of the win over West Ham.
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Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has been spotted in training at London Colney after another illness that sidelined the attacking ace over the weekend.
The German playmaker missed the 3-1 home victory over West Ham at the Emirates on Saturday after being ruled out with the mystery sickness.
It is the seventh time since January 2017 that Ozil has missed game time through illness, though the Gunners produced a good display in his absence.
Ozil was at the centre of the action among the main squad during his return to training at Arsenal's base in Hertfordshire.
He was snapped duelling with Danny Welbeck for a ball during a training drill, and looked his usual self on the field.
Ozil started the opening two games of the season, though he was withdrawn from the action against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Reports suggested that his absence was due to a bust-up with Unai Emery during preparations to face West Ham.
However, the claims were rubbished by the new Gunners manager who stated Ozil has picked up an illness.
Ozil's return to training in the early part of the week strongly suggests he will be fit and ready to face Cardiff at the weekend.
Still, the club's top earner could face a fight to regain his place in the side after his replacement Aaron Ramsey impressed against the Hammers.
The Welsh midfielder had played just 76 minutes of the first two games but was a strong presence during his full appearance at the weekend.
Take a look through the gallery for the best snaps of Mesut Ozil in training alongside his Arsenal team-mates.