Arsenal academy boss Per Mertesacker believes a change in priorities have contributed to the demise of Mesut Ozil at the Gunners.
Left out of Arsenal's Europa League squad this season, Ozil is facing up to the same fate regarding the Premier League list, which is to be submitted by October 20.
Mertesacker told the Klick and Rush podcast this week: "A lot has changed away from the field.
"He got married, has a family. Perhaps the focus has changed. Nevertheless, he is still happy and happy to play football."
The former Gunners defender continued: "He's the only player I've played with for three teams - Bremen, Arsenal and also at the DFB.
"So I'm very sorry that he is currently in a situation where he is not really used."
