Mesut Ozil has not been included in Arsenal's matchday squad for the first leg of the UEFA Europa League last-32 tie against BATE Borisov on Thursday.
Ozil didn't join the travelling party, even though he took part in training this week. The playmaker missed Arsenal's recent 2-1 win away to Huddersfield Town in the Premier League with illness.
The Gunners released their matchday squad for European duty on Wednesday ahead of the trip to Minsk:
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Head coach Unai Emery explained his selection, including the decision to leave Ozil out, per Charles Watts of Football.