He might be out with injury until the New Year – but that could well be the best thing to happen in his Arsenal career long term.
Ozil has been much maligned in recent weeks for going missing and a break from the spotlight with the pressure off could be just what he needs.
Ozil works best when under the radar and allowed to work his behind the scenes magic – not when asked to be the saviour for a side.
There is a reason Cristiano Ronaldo was so disappointed to see the German leave – when he is on form, there is no one better.