ARSENAL STARS’ NEW TERROR
‘Spooked’ Ozil and Kolasinac left at home after threats
ARSENAL stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac will not travel to Newcastle after receiving terrifying threats in the wake of their carjacking incident.
It is understood that both players have been left in
serious fear for their safety after late-night incidents near their homes in North London.
Two weeks ago Kolasinac bravely fought off a knife-wielding gang as they tried to carjack Ozil’s £100,000 Mercedes jeep while his wife looked on.
The latest development comes after reports of new threats emerged.
Ozil and Kolasinac, who have also had threats online, did not train on Friday ahead of Arsenal’s opening Premier League match at Newcastle tomorrow and both have been left traumatised and in shock by the incidents.
It is clear the perpetrators of the threats know where the players live.
They are now worried for their own safety and that of their families and suspicious activity has been reported late at night. A source said the players have been left “spooked” and deeply concerned.
Police are awaiting formal reports from either the club or the players and could not comment further.
But it would have been obvious to the public that Ozil and Kolasinac were in Newcastle had they travelled and that left club officials concerned for the families and friends of the players.
Arsenal said in a statement last night: “The welfare of our players and their families is always a top priority and we have taken this decision following discussion with the players and their representatives.
“We are liaising with the police and are providing the players and their families with ongoing support.
“We look forward to welcoming the players back to the squad as soon as possible.”