Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has refused to comment on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future, hinting he does not have any plans for the striker at the moment.
Aubameyang was stripped of the captaincy following a disciplinary breach and was left out of the squad against West Ham United on Wednesday. Arsenal, however, were not affected by Aubameyang’s absence and cruised to a 2-0 win against the Hammers. Their victory over West Ham saw them get into the Premier League top-four for the first time this season.
With Aubameyang dropped, the armband went to Alexandre Lacazette, and the Frenchman led by example. With Lacazette filling in for the Gabonese international, Arteta does not have much to complain about at the moment. So, when asked about Aubameyang’s situation, the former Arsenal player chose to remain coy.
Speaking on Aubameyang’s future, Arteta, as quoted by Eurosport, said:
“No news. He wasn't eligible for this game and that's it.”
In addition to Aubameyang’s whereabouts, Arteta was also asked to comment on Lacazette’s performance. The Spaniard praised the Frenchman’s selflessness and lauded him for taking responsibility in his stride.
Arteta added:
“It’s in his nature. He’s not a selfish player. He’s a player that’s happy when they make the team better. He is the next in line [to be captain] and he has taken it the way everybody played today, with such pride and commitment. I’m really proud of it.”
With his Arsenal future getting bleaker by the day, Aubameyang could look for a way out in the winter transfer window itself. As things stand, Arsenal will not mind selling their high-profile center-forward.
Barcelona interested in Arsenal outcast Aubameyang
Following Sergio Aguero’s retirement, Barcelona are reportedly looking to bolster their attack and could approach Arsenal for their outcast.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has fallen out of favor at the Emirates Stadium and might consider a change of scenery sooner rather than later. Aubameyang was originally interested in playing for Real Madrid. But Los Blancos already have an in-form Karim Benzema at their disposal and aren’t considering alternatives.
Barcelona, on the other hand, would be eager to have an experienced forward at their disposal and could offer Aubameyang a lucrative package. A union in the winter could prove to be beneficial for both parties.
jamkruz
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Arteta like embarrassing his players publicly, he did it with Özil, and now with Auba. Thats a silly way of treating your players. Even good coaches they will never do that.
Thus none of your business, look at your Maguires
jamkruz
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Arteta is not a good coach he's a caretaker being with guadiola doesn't mean you are a good coach guadiola doesn't line up boys to get experience he play with experience players and he spend money to win the league that is his job if Arteta want to develop boys go work with under 20
thus opposite, how many graduates do we have in the first team? think before you write
jamkruz
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thus opposite,how many graduates do we have in the first team, think before you write
licabinrty
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Arteta is a very good manager i love him at Arsenal an I support fully abba is trouble since he signed that contract he's been the worst Arsenal player ever
licabinrty
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ABBA is not a very good captain he's lazy he's not helping the players I will be glad if you leave Arsenal when when he plays for Arsenal you think I still got 10 men playing not captain material he likes captain his flashy cars
lewcdsuz
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Auba disappointed me a
Miuacptuy
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Auba is a captain he should be leading by example especially to the young players but at the same time given the opportunity to play and prove himself
Miuacptuy
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every player has to be disciplined but at the same time the Arsenal Mananger should not treat Auba as an outcast or enemy but rather address the issue of late coming by correcting him
bipepsy
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Arteta is not a good coach he's a caretaker being with guadiola doesn't mean you are a good coach guadiola doesn't line up boys to get experience he play with experience players and he spend money to win the league that is his job if Arteta want to develop boys go work with under 20
bipepsy
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all it Arteta with your weak lining up boys that don't have experience last night was showing that our comment helped the team
Dramz
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Arteta is an actor-hard way
Yizabimpr
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Arteta like embarrassing his players publicly, he did it with Özil, and now with Auba. Thats a silly way of treating your players. Even good coaches they will never do that.
I think you should leave Arsenal affairs alone
lord_henry-14
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Arteta like embarrassing his players publicly, he did it with Özil, and now with Auba. Thats a silly way of treating your players. Even good coaches they will never do that.
both of them deserves it.We are not as shameless as Utd whose captain gives bribe to policeman
Makaveli1989
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When he dropped Ozil and not including him in the PL and UEFA europa squad for refusing to accept a 12.5 percent pay cut was that not public humiliation. Its public embarrassment bcoz every knows the reason why Arteta and his Management wanted to violate someone right of contract, and when he refused, Arteta dropped him and that lead to his exit. But only less minded fans like you cant think deeper and analyze what is going on.
there is more to what you saying, Ozil issue is more than the pay cut... you are only saying what you see or heard.... so Mr High minded fans, what did you gain from deeper thinking and analysis? go use your deeper thinking brain in skysport...... smh
Los_Diablos_Rojos
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how did he embarrass Ozil publicly? make your research well before you drop a wrong comment here
When he dropped Ozil and not including him in the PL and UEFA europa squad for refusing to accept a 12.5 percent pay cut was that not public humiliation. Its public embarrassment bcoz every knows the reason why Arteta and his Management wanted to violate someone right of contract, and when he refused, Arteta dropped him and that lead to his exit. But only less minded fans like you cant think deeper and analyze what is going on.
Makaveli1989
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Arteta like embarrassing his players publicly, he did it with Özil, and now with Auba. Thats a silly way of treating your players. Even good coaches they will never do that.
how did he embarrass Ozil publicly? make your research well before you drop a wrong comment here
Los_Diablos_Rojos
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Arteta like embarrassing his players publicly, he did it with Özil, and now with Auba. Thats a silly way of treating your players. Even good coaches they will never do that.
hudabmoty
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Auba should apologize to the Manager maybe tomorrow he will like to be to that position, and he will expect to be respected.
Yehcmnuz
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Let’s not judge him without hearing his side of the case
Taklnosz
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Other club their will take him coz he is gud
Akekala
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Auba has messed up, he better just leave for another club or else risks having his career shortened because of misunderstanding with his manager. Say your sorries and move on! 😭