Arsenal star Mesut Ozil is unavailable for Saturday's FA Cup final showdown against Chelsea after taking in a trip to Turkey this week.
Goal has learned that Ozil was granted permission to travel to Turkey after being told he would not be included in Mikel Arteta's final squad for the Wembley showpiece.
The 31-year-old has spent the last few days abroad, and with only 10 non-playing club members allowed to attend the final, the Gunners have approved his absence.
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Ozil hasn't seen a single minute of action for Arsenal since the resumption of English football in June, and speculation over his future at the club is raging now that the summer transfer window is open.