Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has told Mesut Ozil he must consistently be available without injury or illness if he is to have a future at the club.
Ozil, 30, is enduring a difficult season with the Gunners, having appeared in just 14 of their 26 Premier League matches.
Injuries and sicknesses have been contributing factors, though when he has been able to play, Ozil has rarely met expectations, prompting Emery to leave him out on several occasions.
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But ahead of Thursday's Europa League last-32 second leg against BATE, Emery has been more impressed with Ozil in training, suggesting he could feature.