Mesut Ozil slammed by fans for playing Fortnite during Man City vs Arsenal clash

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil was bashed online after reports suggested that midfielder was playing Fortnite after being omitted from Man City vs Arsenal clash. Manr Mikel Arteta preferred youngsters Joe Willock and Bukayo Saka over 2014 World Cup winner and excluded him for 20-man squad altoger. Without Mesut Ozil, Arsenal collapsed to a disappointing 3-0 defeat after David Luiz picked his fourth red card of season. 

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Mesut Ozil Fortnite: Why was Mesut Ozil t in squad?

When quizzed about reason behind Mesut Ozil t being in squad for Man City vs Arsenal clash, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta told Sky Sports that he opted against German midfielder due to tactical reasons. While Ozil has been in and out of first team this season under both Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta, his exclusion was a surprise to many Arsenal fans. However, in his post-match press conference, 38-year-old said that he needed players in or positions so had to leave Mesut Ozil out, increasing speculation regarding German's future at club.

Ozil's exclusion furr comes under scanner with Premier League w allowing teams to name nine players on bench, with five substitutes allowed to take part in action. It remains to be seen if Mesut Ozil will make a return in his manr's plans when Arsenal prepare for a trip to Brighton on Saturday. 

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Mesut Ozil Fortnite: Ozil plays Fortnite during Man City vs Arsenal; Fans berate midfielder

Reports on Wednesday night emerged that Mesut Ozil was playing Fortnite after he wasn't included in Gunners squad for Man City vs Arsenal clash. Mesut Ozil Fortnite rumours came in after Arsenal's 3-0 thumping and fans slammed midfielder online for his lack of commitment towards club. former Real Madrid star, who earns £350,000 per week at Arsenal, reportedly won a game of Fortnite during first half of Man City vs Arsenal clash, with new season of game releasing on Wednesday. 

Fans slammed 2014 World Cup winner, with one user claiming he is too busy getting Fortnite wins than helping Arsenal win. Piers Morgan also slammed Arsenal .10, taking a dig at his massive ws and sarcastically suggesting that he's had a tough time at Emirates Stadium. Mesut Ozil Fortnite news is unlikely to sit well with manr Mikel Arteta and 31-year-old could finally be on his way out of Arsenal.

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