Mesut Ozil is a "top player" but his exile from the Arsenal squad is his "own fault", according to Lauren.
Ozil appears to be nearing the end of his career at Emirates Stadium after falling out of favour under Mikel Arteta in the final year of his contract.
The 32-year-old's last appearance for the Gunners came way back in March, and he has been left out of the club's Premier League and Europa League squads at the start of the new season.
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It has been suggested that Arsenal will allow the ex-Germany international to depart next year in a bid to balance their wage bill, with the midfielder currently earning £350,000 per week in north London.