The Gunners captain has missed the club’s last two matches – both against Southampton – but is now returning home
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed that a health issue for his mum has been the reason for his absence from the Arsenal team.
The Arsenal captain has missed the club’s last two games – a 1-0 FA Cup defeat at Southampton and a 3-1 Premier League win away to the same opponents – due to ongoing family reasons.
The Gabon international has now confirmed on social media the reason why he has not been involved and offered his thanks to his Arsenal team-mates and fans for their support.
Aubameyang wrote on Twitter: “Hey guys, thank you so much for all the messages and calls over the last few days.
“My mother is going through some health issues and I had to be there for her. She’s already much better now and I will be back home tonight. I’m more than grateful to the doctors and nurses helping her get through this, and of course, thanks to my Arsenal fam for the love yesterday! I’m more determined than ever to keep our momentum going!
“Thank you all again – I really am beyond blessed to receive this level of support and love from all of you and I can’t wait to be back.”
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