Arsenal want to win the Europa League for absent team-mate Henrikh Mkhitaryan, says Shkodran Mustafi. Mkhitaryan opted not to travel to Baku for Wednesday's final against Chelsea amid concerns for his safety due to political tensions between his native Armenia and host country Azerbaijan. The playmaker sat out a group-stage trip to Qarabag in October and opted to do so again, despite receiving assurances over his safety by Azerbaijan's United Kingdom ambassador. Mustafi hopes the Gunners can return with the Europa League trophy, suggesting Mkhitaryan's absence has provided them with extra motivation. "It's a shame for him not to be there, especially as he has often played on the way...
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