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Arsenal ace Mesut Ozil sends message to team-mate Theo Walcott
MESUT OZIL has sent Theo Walcott a birthday message - and told him to stop getting injured!
Mesut Ozil has wished Theo Walcott a happy 26th birthday
Ozil and Walcott lined up together as Arsenal beat West Ham 3-0 on Saturday to solidify their top-four hopes.
But Ozil was quick to turn his attention to the England winger on his 26th birthday today.
"Happy 26th birthday to my friend @theowalcott #Stayhealthy #Bestwishes #Gunners @Arsenal," the German World Cup winner tweeted.
Walcott has been used sparingly by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger since returning from a long-term knee injury last year.
Ozil also spent time on the sidelines this season with a knee problem keeping him out for three months.
Walcott is in negotiations with Arsenal over a new deal but has been criticised by club legend Martin Keown for dragging out the process.
"He hasn't really cemented himself [in the team] yet, and I think it's 10 years he's been at the football club," the former defender told talkSPORT.
"You couldn't really call him first choice. [Wenger] is laying down the message to the player – 'don't take liberties, we'll pay you a fair amount but we won't go over the top.'"