Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has shared publicly the reason he has been absent for a while at the club, saying his mother’s health had not been good.
The 31-year-old Gabonese star was absent in the Gunners’ 3-1 victory over Southampton in the Premier League on Tuesday night, and was also absent in their 1-0 loss to the Saints in the FA Cup last weekend.
“My mother is going through some health issues and I had to be there for her,” said Aubameyang in a tweet.
“I’m more than grateful to the doctors and nurses helping her get through this,” he added, saying his mother was much better now.
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— AUBA
(@Aubameyang7) January 27, 2021
After Arsenal’s victory over Southampton on Tuesday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta dedicated the win to Aubameyang, while team-mate Alexandre Lacazette sent a message of support in celebration of his goal during the game.
“Thanks to my Arsenal fam for all the love… I really am beyond blessed to have this level of support and love from you all,” added Aubameyang
.Aubameyang says mother’s ill health reason for absence at Arsenal. . | ..
