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Alex Milne

Mesut Ozil pictured training for the first time since recent security threats

Mesut Ozil has been pictured taking part in Arsenal training for the first time since he and teammate Sead Kolasinac were the victims of a car jacking attempt.

The incident took place in north London last month, and the duo were put under 24-hour guard after inadvertently getting involved in the middle of a gang war.

They both missed the opening match of the season against Newcastle as a result of the security threats, but Kolasinac returned to the team for the win against Burnley , and came on as a substitute in the second half.

Some thought Ozil was still missing as a result of security, but it has been revealed he was left out of the squad due to illness , and he should return for the Gunners' huge match against Liverpool on Saturday.

Mesut Ozil in action during training (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Ozil challenges Dani Ceballos (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Ozil certainly didn't appear to have any worries on his mind in training, and was pictured smiling and laughing during the session.

There are still question marks over his future at the Emirates, and he has recently been linked with a move either to Turkey or to American side DC United.

The 30-year-old has long split supporters, with some approving of his clear talent and technical abilities while others criticise his apparent reluctance to do the dirty work and his tendency to go missing in big matches.

He has been at the club since 2013, making 231 appearances and scoring 43 goals in all competitions since his £42m move from Real Madrid .

David Luiz looks on (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Alexandre Lacazette during training (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Matteo Guendouzi plays a pass (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

The Gunners will be looking to continue their perfect start to the season when they travel to Anfield on Saturday, having collected six points out of six so far.

Hector Bellerin and Rob Holding are still long-term absentees while new signing Kieran Tierney, Granit Xhaka and Konstantinos Mavropanos are also expected to miss out through injury.

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