Mesut Ozil has confirmed he is "fit and ready" to play for Arsenal but has doubts over his inclusion in the squad for his side's Premier League opener against Fulham on Saturday.
The Gunners playmaker has been frozen out of manager Mikel Arteta's plans as he enters the final year of his contract.
The 31-year-old did not feature for Arsenal after the coronavirus break ended last season, with back troubles partially to blame for his absence.
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Ozil was also left out of Arsenal's squad for their Community Shield win over Liverpool on August 29, as he appears to be surplus to requirement for Arteta heading into 2020-21.