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'I am ready' -Mesut Ozil sends blunt message to Mikel Arteta, contradicts Arsenal boss

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Premier League - Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - February 27, 2019 Arsenal's Mesut Ozil celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

Mesut Ozil has bluntly told Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta "I am ready" in response to being frozen out of the squad.

Ozil has yet to kick a ball since the Premier League restart, with Arsenal claiming the German is suffering with a 'sore back'.

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