Santi Cazorla reveals his dream Arsenal five-a-side team including Mesut Ozil – one name is a real shock

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Arsenal welcomed a familiar face back to the Emirates against Ipswich Town, as Santi Cazorla made his return.

Cazorla returned to the Emirates for the first time in seven years, presenting himself to his admirers in N5 as a special guest.

The Spaniard left Arsenal after a six-year stay to return to Spain, where he still plays at the age of 40, being a valued member of his boyhood club Real Oviedo. 

Cazorla has loyal fans within the Arsenal squad, with Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard previously sharing their admiration for the midfielder.

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Santi Cazorla crafts his dream Arsenal five-a-side team

It was only in the summer that Arsene Wenger’s former creator was last associated with the Gunners, as Cazorla joined Arsenal’s training camp in Marbella. 

While the dazzling playmaker has taken seven years to return to the Emirates, his heart is still very much in north London, as he made clear when featuring on Arsenal’s pre-match show against Ipswich Town. 

Speaking to the club’s media team on YouTube during the build-up to the fixture, Cazorla was asked to put together his dream five-a-side team. 

The Spaniard made the decision to name five players he had played with in north London, with some names more expected than others.

“I would say Mesut Ozil. I think he was a top player. Alexis Sanchez, he was on fire here. I love to play with Aaron Ramsey as well,” Cazorla explained.

Arsenal’s former creator in chief had no room for defenders in his miniature squad, naming a fourth attacker and a surprise goalkeeper.

“Another one is Rosicky, I love to play with him. Goalkeeper, Petr Cech. With this team, I think we win the league.”

Not many would look back on Petr Cech’s time at Arsenal too fondly however, it’s clear that the shot-stopper’s impact on those around him was far more memorable.

Cazorla’s Arsenal career in numbers

Cech made 139 appearances for Arsenal after trading west London for north following his silverware-laden time at Chelsea.

While the decorated Czech Republic international’s impact at the Emirates was underwhelming, things were opposing for his teammate Cazorla. 

The Spaniard made 180 appearances for the Gunners, contributing to 73 goals along the way, as well as winning two FA Cups.

Cazorla will forever be remembered for his time in north London, with it heartwarming to see the ongoing love between himself and Arsenal supporters.