Former Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil was named in a matchday squad for new club Istanbul Basaksehir for the first time this evening, but failed to come off the bench in a 1-1 draw against Royal Antwerp in the Europa Conference League.
Ozil joined the Turkish side from rivals Fenerbahce in July after falling out with former manager Ismail Kartal in his latest attempt to resurrect a career that once saw him touted as one of the best players in the world.
The 33-year-old got off to the worst possible start with his new team, playing in a 7-1 reserve team defeat against Kasimpasa on Wednesday, but was named in the first team squad this evening for the first time.