Arsenal manager Unai Emery has said his team doesn't require an in-form Mesut Ozil in it to perform at its best.
The midfielder has endured a challenging campaign so far, missing out on selection due to injury issues and inconsistency of performance.
Speaking ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown with Chelsea, Emery said the reason Ozil missed out on the recent matches is due to fitness issues but suggested the German may be involved in the clash at the Emirates Stadium, per The Independent.
Emery also said the Gunners can function at their best without Ozil, that despite the playmaker being the highest-paid player at the football club, per James Benge of Football.