The former Dortmund star tested positive for Covid-19 and had to sit out the first match for the Black Stars. However, even after testing negative, he was unable to get match time.
His negative reports showed coronavirus residue, which prompted medical examiners to stop him from playing further for now. They are eager to send him back to Europe, where he can carry out further tests and get the pathology reports.
Gabon head coach Patrice Neveu told GOAL:
Gabon Football Federation released a statement, saying:
Aubameyang clears the air on his AFCON return
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s return sparked rumors of further indiscipline. The Arsenal forward was already under the scanner at the Emirates after a fallout with head coach Mikel Arteta.
However, his return from Gabon was simply related to his health situation. The player cleared the air on it and said:
His Gabon teammate Lemina also wrote:
Gabon are placed second in their AFCON group with four points after two matches. Their third match is against Morocco later tonight.
Aubameyang’s return to Arsenal could prove to be a short stay as the club might be seeking to sell him in the January transfer window.
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