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Injured Ozil 'sure' he'll recover in time for World Cup

Mesut Ozil is “sure” he will be fit for the World Cup, despite being likely to sit out Arsenal’s final two games of the season.

MESUT OZIL HAS moved to calm fears that he could miss the World Cup due to a back injury.

The 29-year-old did not feature in Arsenal’s 5-0 Premier League win over Burnley on Sunday, although he watched on from the stands as the Gunners paid tribute to departing manager Arsene Wenger.

Ozil thinks he will likely sit out their last two league games of the season against Leicester City and Huddersfield Town but is confident he will be fit for Germany’s opening match in Russia against Mexico on June 17.

“It’s a pity I missed yesterday’s match with my back injury. It’ll need some time but I’m sure I’ll fully recover in time for the World Cup,” he wrote on his official Twitter account.

Ozil, who was signed by Wenger from Real Madrid in 2013, went on to describe having played under the Frenchman as “an honour”.

“Once again I’d like to thank our boss,” he said. ”It was an honour playing for you, Mon. Wenger! Thanks for all the memories we shared together.”

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    Mute Irishoversea
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    Aug 24th 2015, 5:56 PM

    Was never going to happen he’s a really top player for Madrid and would be a step down joining Arsenal in terms of winning leagues and champions league.. Also Arsenal are always to scared to spend the money needed for a player like this never going to happen..

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:00 PM

    If he was to choose arsenal or United I know what one he’d pick..

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:02 PM

    This got nothing to do with United lol

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:02 PM

    Spot on Irish.

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:04 PM

    Must saying Irish… #pedro

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:04 PM

    Just *

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:05 PM

    He joined Chelsea not Arsenal haha

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:07 PM

    I know but he should of signed for United ;)

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:13 PM

    U think he should of? Fair enough I see why bigger club.. Shame United didn’t meet the release clause they may regret it.. Still tho Arsenal still Danny Welback?

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:13 PM

    Or Welbeck did United get £17million for him?

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:15 PM

    Welbeck is a great addition to any squad, does a lot of dirty work for the team and is unselfish. He’s not a striker though. He plays better on the left

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    Aug 24th 2015, 5:53 PM

    Well that’s that done. I was never one to believe media hype but I will admit they got me with this one.. F**** you media. But if arsenal don’t get a striker we can forget about challenging for the league

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    Aug 24th 2015, 6:02 PM

    Thank feck that’s over!! Gutted that it’s not happening though! Get the finger out Wenger

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