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Why is Mesut Ozil out? The reason Arsenal star won’t play against West Brom
MESUT OZIL is out of Arsenal’s squad to face West Brom today because of a hamstring injury.
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Arsenal playmaker Ozil was expected to travel with the squad today for the visit to West Brom.
The Gunners are five points off the top four in the Premier League and have endured a miserable spring.
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Ozil himself has come under fire for poor performances in recent weeks, including in the two Champions League defeats against Bayern Munich in the last-16 of the competition.
But he will not be able to make amends against the Baggies today after it was confirmed the 28-year-old has suffered a hamstring injury.
It is not known how long Ozil will be out for but the injury could mean him missing Germany international duty next week.
Mesut Ozil is out of the Arsenal squad due to injury
Ozil's contract at Arsenal expires in the summer of 2018
Germany play England in a friendly on Wednesday before a World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan next weekend.
Arsenal will hope to have Ozil back for their 2 April clash with Manchester City at the Emirates.
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