Graham Potter has insisted that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has at all times been ‘respectful’ in the direction of former employers Arsenal.
- Potter defends Aubameyang
- Respectful in the direction of Arsenal
- Had forgettable outing in opposition to former membership
WHAT HAPPENED? Forward of Sunday’s London derby, Aubameyang featured in a pre-game trailer the place he stated, ‘Arsenal, nothing private. I am again, I am blue, I am prepared. Let’s go.’ This attracted the ire of Gunners followers and so they had been delighted to witness the ahead battle at Stamford Bridge, with the 33-year-old managing onlyeight touches in simply over an hour.
WHAT THEY SAID: Talking about his resolution to substitute Aubameyang, Potter advised TalkSport, “It was simply to get Armando on, use his operating energy. He’s a participant that we imagine in as properly, so it was a tricky afternoon for Pierre, nevertheless it wasn’t about him, it’s concerning the staff.
“As I’ve stated earlier than he’s been very respectful to Arsenal, to me, he’s been no drawback in any respect. Nevertheless it’s a part of these selections that it’s a must to make as a coach.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The outcome moved Arsenal again to the highest of the Premier League desk with Chelsea now 13 factors adrift in seventh. After the sport Potter additionally admitted his aspect had been crushed by the higher staff.
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WHAT NEXT FOR AUBAMEYANG? The ahead is more likely to characteristic in Chelsea’s matchday squad in opposition to Manchester Metropolis in a midweek Carabao Cup tie earlier than going through Newcastle United on Saturday within the Premier League.
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