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Mesut Ozil enjoying extended break before rejoining Arsenal
German star was with girlfriend Mandy Capristo in Las Vegas
Emirates Cup starts this weekend, Arsenal play Benfica then Monaco
Arsene Wenger says Ozil will miss start of the season

Published: 06:35 EDT, 28 July 2014 | Updated: 04:25 EDT, 29 July 2014

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As Arsenal's players gear up for this weekend's Emirates Cup, Mesut Ozil is still relaxing on holiday with his girlfriend.

The 25-year-old was spotted with Mandy Capristo relaxing by the pool of their hotel in Las Vegas.

Winning the World Cup with Germany was the perfect end to a mixed season for the former Real Madrid man, but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Ozil will miss the start of the season after his summer exploits.

VIDEO Scroll down for German trio to miss start of season - Wenger

Late start: Arsene Wenger says Ozil will miss the beginning of the season to avoid burning out later on

Relaxed: Mesut Ozil and his girlfriend Mandy Capristo relax after a long season for club and country

VIDEO German trio to miss start of season - Wenger

The Frenchman said: 'I have given them (Ozil, Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker) a good break because I have experience of players who have been in the World Cup final. You need a rest.

'Will they be ready? Mertesacker prepares well - but for the first game I don't think they will be ready for August 16.'

Arsenal travelled to the US for a pre-season friendly against Thierry Henry's New York Red Bull's last week but lost 1-0.

Arsene Wenger will be hoping that his side can do a little better in their annual pre-season tournament in north London. They face Benfica on Saturday afternoon and Monaco the following day.