Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta has responded to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s feedback that the Spaniard has a troublesome time coping with ‘massive characters and large gamers.’
The duo did not share an awesome relationship throughout their time collectively at Arsenal. Aubameyang was stripped of the membership’s captaincy following disciplinary points and his contract with the membership was ultimately terminated by mutual consent.
The Gabon worldwide moved to Barcelona on a free switch this January earlier than returning to the Premier League with Chelsea in the summertime window. Arteta, however, has led Arsenal to a spectacular begin to the brand new season.
“I’ve by no means been in a greater dressing room… it’s an absolute pleasure as a coach to be part of this group.”
💬 “I’ve by no means been in a greater dressing room… it’s an absolute pleasure as a coach to be part of this group.”🗣 Mikel on the temper within the dressing room forward of tomorrow’s fixtureRead extra 👇
Forward of the Gunners’ Europa League conflict with Bodo/Glimt, Arteta was requested to touch upon Aubameyang’s statements.
“Persons are free to debate what they need,” he advised the media (through Football365). “I’ve by no means been in a greater dressing room (than this season) – extra fulfilling, extra hard-working, a greater relationship between employees and gamers and it’s an absolute pleasure as a coach to be part of this group.”
The north London membership are presently high of the league desk with 24 factors after 9 matches, some extent forward of second-placed Manchester Metropolis.
Aubameyang, however, has began life at Chelsea in tremendous style, scoring thrice in 5 appearances for them throughout competitions.
What Aubameyang stated about Arsenal after January departure
Aubameyang had accused Arteta of failing to deal with ‘massive gamers’ within the dressing room, claiming he works nicely with younger gamers who do not query again.
“To handle massive characters or massive gamers, he (Arteta) can’t take care of it. He (Arteta) wants some younger gamers, they don’t say something, they pay attention,” Aubameyang stated in an interview with A Jewellers (through Football365).
Following the re-emergence of his feedback concerning the north London membership and Arteta, the striker clarified that the statements had been made quickly after his transfer to Barcelona earlier this yr.
“Conscious there’s a video out that was recorded simply after I arrived at Barca. On the time I nonetheless had a variety of unhealthy emotions in me – Arsenal are doing nice issues this season and I want all my previous guys nicely,” a part of Aubameyang’s tweet learn.
Now full give attention to tomorrow 
Conscious there’s a video out that was recorded simply after I arrived at Barca. On the time I nonetheless had a variety of unhealthy emotions in me – Arsenal are doing nice issues this season and I want all my previous guys nicely, simply not on November 6 😜 Now full give attention to tomorrow 🔵
Aubameyang is ready to line up in opposition to his former membership when the 2 London rivals face off on Sunday, November 6, at Stamford Bridge.
