Aubameyang situation at Arsenal gets worse going into Afcon
Aubameyang was left in the cold for five consecutive matches after being stripped of Arsenal captaincy.
The Gabonese skipper was left out of the picture for five consecutive matches after being stripped of Arsenal captaincy.
Since the time Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was stripped of the Arsenal captain’s armband following a breach of discipline. He has not featured in five consecutive matches for the gunners, adding salt to the injury.
Arteta said in a press conference that his situation is being observed “game by game” by the club’s management after the Arsenal coach was questioned about the condition of Aubameyang in Arsenal.
That means is not certain the 32-year old will be included in Arsenal game against Manchester city on New Year’s Day 2022 before heading to Afcon on January 3.
Arsenal has been firing in all cylinders since Arteta made what appears to be a crucial change to the Arsenal dressing room. Their last match for this year against Norwich was a total demolition against the home side, 0-5 with Saka, Kieran Tierney, Lacazette, and Rowe on the score sheet.
That was before a 5-1 win against Sunderland, EFL CUP, 1-4 against Leeds united, 2-0 against West Ham and 3-0 against Southampton. Arsenal has not lost a game since Aubameyang was dropped.
The final game for the year ought to be the game against Wolves on Tuesday, but it was postponed.
The truth of the matter is the Gabon star has been on a poor run of form so far this season, scoring just four goals in 14 appearances. The former skipper will need to find his form in time for the 2021 CAF Africa Nations cup.
The Brazilians is in Group C alongside Ghana, Morocco, and newcomer, Comoros. They will kick off their campaign against Comoros on January 10. They will play Ghana four days later, and end their group stage campaign against Morocco on January 18.
