Will Mesut Ozil play against Chelsea on Saturday? Unai Emery confirms

Unai Emery has given no thought to rumours suggesting Mesut Ozil could be set to leave Arsenal.

The former Germany international has been linked with a move away from Emirates Stadium, having not played for Arsenal since their 1-1 draw at Brighton and Hove Albion on December 26.

However, Emery revealed Ozil could feature this Saturday when Arsenal host Chelsea, and insisted he is only thinking about how to get the best out of the former Real Madrid man.

Asked about the speculation surrounding Ozil at a media conference on Thursday, the Gunners boss said: “I am not thinking about that. I am thinking how he can help us.

“He helps us sometimes this year with good performances and other moments with not good performances like another player. Other moments he has had injuries and has not been ok to play the matches. Now after these two weeks working with normality maybe this Saturday can be ok for us.

“I like to create the same spirit for all. Every player gets and gives us consistent work at consistent moments. It’s not easy. Sometimes you are better. Sometimes you are worse. With every player I am working and thinking about that the same.

“The most important for me is how he can help us with being consistent and also when they are okay to train every day and play matches.

“Now he is training with consistent work during the last two weeks. He can be [available].”