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'I pick players based on how they train & behave' - Arteta on Guendouzi being dropped after training ground spat

Mikel Arteta has discussed his decision to drop Matteo Guendouzi from the Arsenal squad last week.

The midfielder was dropped from the squad for Sunday's win against Newcastle because of an argument he had with Arteta and members of his coaching staff during the Gunners’ mid-season training camp in Dubai.

The 20-year-old trained with his team-mates on Wednesday and could make his return in the Europa League match against Olympiacos on Thursday.

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He could end up straight back in the starting XI as Lucas Torreira will be absent with illness, while the north London outfit will be without Mesut Ozil for personal reasons.