What Unai Emery told Mesut Ozil before Chelsea snub

Arsenal boss Unai Emery insists he had no fears about using Mesut Ozil against Chelsea despite leaving him on the bench Mesut Ozil was restored to the squad in the 2-0 win against Chelsea, however, Emery has revealed he was prepared to play the German against the Blues. "He was on Saturday okay to play, but we decided not play [him]," said Emery after the game. "I spoke with him also and I want to him be ready for the match today, for the next matches like all the players in the team. "Against Chelsea, I have the confidence in him if he played, I think he could do like we want and the next matches we are going to need every player and also his quality."

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