Mesut Ozil will be carpeted by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger after being spotted in a Berlin nightclub just hours after missing the club’s game at Newcastle because he had a cold.
The German international, the club’s £42.5million record signing, was left out of the match-day squad because he felt under the weather. And Wenger gave him permission to fly back to his homeland early to prepare for tomorrow’s friendly against Australia.
But instead of nursing his illness he was pictured in a club on Saturday night.
His decision to go out partying leaves questions over his omission from the squad to face
John Carver’s side on Saturday.
And Wenger will remind him of his responsibilities when he returns from international duty after Sunday’s Euro 2016 qualifier in Georgia.
Ozil would probably have travelled to Germany after the clash at St James’ Park anyway, but his actions after being allowed time off will leave Arsenal’s management hugely unimpressed. Wenger has had to deal with other disciplinary problems in his squad this season.
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was fined after being caught smoking in the dressing room at Southampton on New Year’s Day.
And Wenger warned midfielder Jack Wilshere over his conduct after he was twice photographed with a cigarette.
Despite being caught out over the weekend, Ozil is still likely to start against Liverpool following the international break. – Daily Mail