LONDON, July 21 — Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hinted both Mesut Ozil and Matteo Guendouzi could have a future at the club — pointing to Granit Xhaka’s own remarkable turnaround as an example. Guendouzi has not featured since his bust-up with Brighton’s Neal Maupay last month and Ozil has...
Guendouzi has not featured since his bust-up with Brighton’s Neal Maupay last month and Ozil has yet to kick a ball since the season resumed but Arteta spoke of another player who has overcome difficult times in recent months. — Reuters pic
Former boss Unai Emery stripped Xhaka of the captaincy after he swore at Arsenal fans while being substituted during a draw with Crystal Palace in October. “He had to send the right messages — first of all he had to believe that he could do it and if that was the case we were going to support him all the way through. I am really glad to hear and sense as well the reaction from the fans towards him.”
Arteta’s side take on Aston Villa on Tuesday after their FA Cup semi-final victory over Manchester City.
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