Thursday, October 13, 2016

Wenger issues injury update on Ozil, Coquelin etc

Mesut Ozil Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Mesut Ozil is fit to face Swansea on Saturday despite an injury scare on international duty.

Ozil went off at half-time of Germany’s win over Northern Ireland but is fit to take his place in the Gunners’ side this weekend; it could be an unchanged side, though Francis Coquelin has recovered from the knee injury that kept him out of their victory over Burnley.

Wenger confirms Mesut Ozil is "completely fit" after the #GER star was replaced at half-time versus Northern Ireland this week. #AFC

— Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) October 13, 2016

Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey are still unavailable __with foot and hamstring injuries respectively, while Wenger confirmed that right-back Carl Jenkinson will play for the Under-21 side as he continues his recovery from injury.

Arsene Wenger: Aaron Ramsey may miss "one or two more games" as Arsenal build up his fitness after a hamstring injury

— BBC Wales Sport (@BBCWalesSport) October 13, 2016

Arsenal’s XI v Burnley: Cech; Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal; Xhaka, Cazorla; Walcott, Ozil, Iwobi; Sanchez.