Mesut Ozil dropped by Arsenal… after Gary Neville spots shirt is missing from dressing room before Tottenham game
German will not feature in the North London derby after he sat out of last week's win over Bournemouth
MESUT OZIL has been dropped for Arsenal's clash against Tottenham... but fans knew this before the team was announced.
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville revealed before kick-off that the midfielder's jersey was missing from the dressing room.
During the pre-match coverage, cameras panned around the inside of the home dressing room at the Emirates.
The likes of Aaron Ramsey, Henrikh Mikhitaryan and Lucas Torreira had their kits laid out and ready.
But Ozil's was nowhere to be seen - which raised concerns for the former Manchester United defender.
He said: "I wouldn't be surprised [if Ozil has been left out again].
"I thought he's need three of four transfer windows to get it right here.
"You can see it evolving, this team. I think he's achieving the maximum out of his team.
"There are a couple of players who are going to play less and less minutes, and have less and less influence at this football because they're not on the journey he wants to go on."
The midfielder will find himself spectating from the sidelines again after he was dropped for last week's win over Bournemouth.
Emery decided to leave him out the squad last weekend because he feared he could not handle the "physicality" of the clash.
Gunners legend Martin Keown has claimed that the German international should be concerned by the manager's comments.