Aubameyang reveals reason for absence as he thanks Arsenal for support

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Aubameyang reveals reason for absence as he thanks Arsenal for support

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 team.

The Arsenal captain has missed the club’s last two games – a 1-0 defeat at 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.

What has Aubameyang said?

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.”

When will Aubameyang be back in the Arsenal squad?

With Aubameyang confirming he will be back home on Wednesday, there is every chance that the forward will be available for selection for Saturday’s game against at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal’s next fixture after the visit of United is a trip to Molineux to take on on Tuesday, February 2.

What has been Aubameyang’s form this season?

The former attacker has endured an inconsistent campaign so far and has scored only five goals in the Premier League.

However, he scored twice in a 3-0 home victory over Newcastle in his last appearance and will be looking to continue that momentum when he returns to Mikel Arteta’s starting line-up.

Aubameyang to make Arsenal return after mother’s health improves

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has confirmed he will return to Arsenal duty after being allowed time off for ‘personal family reasons’.

The Gabonese striker has now confirmed his absence was due to the health of his mother and has thanked the club and fans for the support he was given over the past week.

Aubameyang had missed both of Arsenal’s matches with Southampton this week, the FA Cup defeat on Saturday and last night’s league win.

In a statement released on Twitter, Aubameyang said:

“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.”

Speaking last night, Mikel Arteta had been uncertain when the striker would return.

“Auba is having a difficult time, we’re all behind him and this win is for him,” said Arteta of the 3-1 victory.

Several Arsenal teammates, including Alexandre Lacazette and Nicolas Pepe, both sent Aubameyang messages on social media offering their support.

“I love how they support each other and how they just protect each other,” said Arteta.

It is understood that Arsenal will keep supporting Aubameyang and a decision has yet to be made whether he will return for Saturday’s Premier League visit of Manchester United.

Aubameyang reveals he missed Arsenal’s last two games to be with ill mother after rushing back from Southampton clash

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PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has revealed his absence from Arsenal’s last two matches were due to his mother’s health issues.

The Gabon striker was left out of the Gunners’ last two matchday squads against Southampton in the FA Cup and Premier League.

4 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang revealed his mum, pictured, is ill Credit: Instagram @auba

4 Aubameyang posted this message to his fans online Credit: Instagram @auba

He travelled to the South Coast for the 1-0 cup defeat but headed back at the last minute because of ‘personal matter.’

But Auba, 31, has confirmed he will be back home on Wednesday night with his mother recovering.

He wrote in a statement online: “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.”

Aubameyang is now expected to be back in the squad for Saturday’s Premier League clash with rivals Manchester United.

4 The striker poses alongside his parents Credit: Instagram / @auba

4 Aubameyang is expected to be back in the Arsenal squad to face Man United on Saturday Credit: PA:Press Association

The star forward has struggled for form this season but silenced his critics in his last outing against Newcastle with two goals in a 3-0 win.

Arsenal have hit a rich vein of form picking up 16 points from a possible 18.

A 3-1 win over the Saints on Tuesday catapulted the Gunners up to eight and five points off the top four.

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