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Arsene Wenger to drop this Arsenal star for Bayern Munich clash
ARSENE WENGER is reportedly considering dropping Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil for their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
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The Germany international has struggled for form in recent weeks, having gone three games without a scoring goal or providing an assist.
And according to The Telegraph, Wenger could drop Ozil when Arsenal travel to face Bayern Munich for their Champions League last 16 first leg on Wednesday.
The Gunners manager admitted he's keen to "protect the second fixture" when they host Bayern on March 7, which could mean fielding a more defensive XI at the Allianz Arena.
“It’s important that we protect the second game,” Wenger said. “We must go there, not hide, but defend well as a team.”
Wenger also acknowledged Ozil's decline in form after Arsenal's 2-0 win over Hull on Saturday, in which Alexis Sanchez bagged a brace.
“I felt he was not completely confident technically,” said Wenger. “That’s a problem because you think he can deliver something special.
"He did things that he is not used to doing. He needs to find confidence again. He misses chances that don’t look unfeasible.”
Mesut Ozil has struggled for form in recent weeks
Arsene Wenger could drop Mesut Ozil for Bayern Munich clash
“I felt he was not completely confident technically,” said Wenger. “That’s a problem because you think he can deliver something special.
"He did things that he is not used to doing. He needs to find confidence again. He misses chances that don’t look unfeasible.”
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