DBasia.news – Arsenal manager Unai Emery revealed the reason why he withdrew Ozil too soon. He admits that it’s for the tactic.
Arsenal played draw 1-1 against the host Brighton and Hove Albion in the League Cup match.
Arsenal won at 7′ by the goal from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. But, after that, the host could develop their strategy and threatened. Jurgen Locadia equalized the score at 35′.
In that match, Ozil and Lacazette were the starters. But, Ozil withdraws at 46′ and Lacazette at 61′.
“Today I thought to do it with Mesut, but it’s only tactical – not another problem,” Emery said.
“I think also that Aaron Ramsey deserved to play, he deserved to take responsibility also because he wants to help us. I think Aaron Ramsey played a good match today at this moment,” Emery added.
With this result, Arsenal are in the fifth position of the table. The Gunners are two points behind Chelsea.