Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he feels he has "failed" with midfielder Mesut Ozil after leaving him out of his 25-man Premier League squad.

The German, who had also been omitted from the Europa League squad, can now only play for Arsenal Under-23s until his deal expires in summer 2021.

The 32-year-old, who joined Arsenal for a then club record £42.4m in 2013, has not played for the club since 7 March.

"My conscience is very calm because I have been really fair," said Arteta.

"What I can say from my side is that it is just a football decision. My level of communication with him has been really high and we know what to expect with each other.

"Obviously a player of that dimension, with the career he has had, everything that happens around him has a big impact. It has been the case for the last eight years, it is nothing new that is just happening now. A lot of things have happened over these eight years.

"My job is to get the best out of every player, to contribute to the team performance.

"Here I feel at the moment, today, that I have failed. I want the best possible Mesut for the team. And in some moments I was able to get close to that, and at the moment I have not been able to do it because I have to make the decision to leave him out of the squad."

'Loyalty is hard to come by nowadays' - Ozil
Earlier, in a message to Arsenal fans, Ozil said "loyalty is hard to come by nowadays".

"I'm really deeply disappointed by the fact that I have not been registered for the Premier League season for the time being," Ozil wrote on social media.

"Upon signing my new contract in 2018, I pledged my loyalty and allegiance to the club that I love, Arsenal, and it saddens me that this has not been reciprocated.

"I've always tried to remain positive from week to week that there's maybe a chance to get back in the squad soon again. That's why I kept silent so far."

Since joining from Real Madrid seven years ago, Ozil has scored 44 goals in 254 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners.

He fell out of favour under previous manager Unai Emery before returning to the side under interim boss Freddie Ljungberg.

After Arteta's appointment in December 2019, Ozil started all 10 of Arsenal's Premier League games immediately before the coronavirus pandemic forced a three-month suspension of the top-flight in March.

Earlier in October, he offered to pay the salary of Jerry Quy, the man who plays the role of club mascot Gunnersaurus, who was one of 55 redundancies at the club.

"Before the coronavirus break I was really happy with my development under our new coach Mikel Arteta - we've been on a positive way and I would say my performances were on a really good level," Ozil added.

"But then things changed, again, and I was no longer allowed to play football for Arsenal. No matter what, I will keep fighting for my chance and not let my eighth season at Arsenal end like this.

"I can promise you that this hard decision won't change anything in my mindset - I will continue to train as best as I can and wherever possible use my voice against inhumanity and for justice."

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright said he was "gutted" for Ozil.

"Football will never stop surprising me," he said on Twitter.

"The fact that whatever has gone on couldn't be resolved between the club and Mesut is sad. Sad for everyone involved and I can only send him strength for what will be a difficult few months knowing he won't even have a chance to play. Gutted."

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not his fault...I blame ozil for not moving to a lower team to prove his doubters wrong if truly he is the quality player his fans said he is..
James was once frozen n rejected by zizou in Madrid, he came to Everton and performing magic in EPL n everton is topping the table..
I was argued dt lukaku was a flop and a big waste when I saw him in man.u squad but I changed my thought after seeing a rebranded lukaku in Italy..
my point is dt all dose examples above accepted paycut, moved to other clubs and rebuilt dier career BT ozil is still sitting and receiving huge pay till next June...time wud tell.

Logon59:
Ozil is actually not as good as he's made to believe he is. However it's his attitude on the pitch that's a stinker. I wouldn't let him anywhere near a team I'm managing.

dts ur opinion bt d ozil am seeing dnt av a bad attitude like d zlatan, balotelli n other players dt av done well...i jus blame ozil for not moving to another team

Arsenal looks a better side now and can compete for the league.

I'm a Chelsea fan though.
Blues for life!!

its simply bcoz ozil commented on china killing

dont worry ozil

Bad for Arteta

But this maltreatment against Ozil did not start today!

Ozil should look for another club even if it's on a free transfer!

Workrate = 0

Mikel, like his boss Pep like all his 11 men to run on an off the ball.

Something ozil is not capable of.

Logon59:
Ozil is actually not as good as he's made to believe he is. However it's his attitude on the pitch that's a stinker. I wouldn't let him anywhere near a team I'm managing.

Huh?
I doubt if any current player have his vision
D only player I rate above him turned coach already (Pirlo)
Ozil na baller,gbagbe
No b all those sideway pass,cross wey Kross,debruyne and co dey pass
Mesut Ozil Taaaa

He cannot play the way Arteta wants to play. Goodluck to him.

Ozil will remain there collecting his wages.

But dude need check himself o.

He had a fall out with German national team, now with Arsenal. Maybe it's time for him to play in China.

that man is just been envious of Ozil. no arsenal midfiled is up to Ozil.

Ok

Please since nobody oke should come back alive

Bunch of fools buying your conscience over hell
Editing every stuff
Bastards


Remove the dot and replace with .




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The queers of English football can't be more surprising.
You would rather have £350k a week in the reserves than at least warming the bench?

Northerners, the end protests is not against Buhari or the north, it's against bad government and police brutality, don't let anyone breed hate among us using religion or tribe, we just want the killings, kidnappings, extrajudicial killings etc to stop all over Nigeria... I don’t know why y’all think we’re fighting against the north...

Kevin De Brune experienced worse under Mourihno....
He fought, reinvented himself and moved on...

and wherever possible use my voice against inhumanity and for justice."

Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright said he was "gutted" for Ozil...

"The fact that whatever has gone on couldn't be resolved between the club and Mesut is sad. Sad for everyone involved and I can only send him strength for what will be a difficult few months knowing he won't even have a chance to play. Gutted."

@ bolded:

I have always thought Ozil to be stubborn and radical. Now, I have no doubts.

Some of our political alliances or religious views shouldn't be brought into football.

Goodluck to him.

oyeb15:
He made a mistake by moving to Arsenal in d first place.
He moved to a retirement club early in his prime.
Even Ronaldo that moved to Juventus at 33 knew he will win Italian League no matter what. What has Arsenal won so far.

Moving to Arsenal may have been a symptom of an underlying 'self'. He moved to Arsenal & renewed contract, knowing fully well, alongside his agent, that the club hasnt achiev d much internationally.

Truth is, Arsenal was his best career move at the time. At least, in his own opinion.

Yawns

he look more like a nice guy that won't bulge to what is against his ideologies and self believe.
I remember when Jose Mourinho provoked him after half half break during a match, in the dressing room. Ozil took off his jersey and asked Mourinho to take it and step onto the pitch and play the football himself....

Lol... Did I hear him say loyalty is hard these days? Did arsenal not pay him £8m loyalty bonus two weeks ago?

He made a mistake by moving to Arsenal in d first place.
He moved to a retirement club early in his prime.
Even Ronaldo that moved to Juventus at 33 knew he would win Italian League no matter what. What has Arsenal won so far.

tigoba:
Arsenal looks a better side now and can compete for the league.

I'm a Chelsea fan though.
Blues for life!!

stop hyping that trash squad

Logon59:
Ozil is actually not as good as he's made to believe he is. However it's his attitude on the pitch that's a stinker. I wouldn't let him anywhere near a team I'm managing.

little wonder you're not managing any team

OK

Our government have failed us too
Endsars!

Ozil has never been a bad player, just passing through some difficult times in his life.

Too bad it had to end this way..

If shch decision was imminent, he should have been allowed to transfer to another team, even if on loan, when the transfer window was still open