Arsenal are going through quite a roller-coaster this season, on and off the pitch. When you look at the results – the season started in a disappointing manner, then Mikel Arteta resurrected the squad and got them back in the top-four race but again the Gunners see themselves in a mini-crisis. There is undoubtful potential within the ranks and they will surely give their best to reach the Champions League next season.Off the grass – there is an ongoing push-me-pull-you saga going on between the club and their until-recently captain – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.Auba has seen himself out of favour on club level and also with his national team. His Gabon were eliminated from AFCON by Burkina Faso yesterday and the 32-year-old did not record a single appearance at the continental tournament. He was even sent back to London few days before the crucial match against the Burkinabe.Liverpool are everything Arsenal wish they were – efficient, ruthless and victoriousThere are stories spreading that it was Covid-infection that distanced him from the rest of the team. But there are also tabloid rumours that he and Mario Lemina threw a party, endangering the rest of the national squad by gathering a larger number of people within their rooms.At Arsenal, French-born striker caused a commotion when he ignored club rules and Arteta’s instructions regarding squad discipline. At the moment – it all leads to two sides parting ways.Tue, 19.00: (1.70) SENEGAL (3.50) CAPE VERDE (6.50)Someone who had a similar relationship with the red-and-whites of north London – Togo legend Emmanuel Adebayor – was asked by Sky Sports about the tricky situation Auba has found himself in.”Since the first problem that happened with Arsenal, I know he is definitely going to go through a lot because that’s Arsenal for you. You can do whatever you do – they never learned, they never knew how to forgive so I know he went through a lot.”, Adebayor said to Sky Sports reporters.”But he is a strong player, he is a good player, he is a fantastic player, I wish him all the best and I sent him a message already. We just want him to bounce back because like it or not he is our African brother and we want him to keep representing Africa the way he was doing it before the problem.”The red card machine says that he can’t and won’t changeAdebayor was amongst the Gunners between 2006 and 2009 and even though he scored massive goals and gave memorable performances for the club, he is far from loved among Arsenal fans. He moved to Manchester City in 2009 and ignited all the anger from Arsenal supporters when he scored against them and ran to the stand where Arsenal fans were to celebrate and gloat.To make things worse, he signed for their archrivals Tottenham in 2011. Needless to say, the Togolese is a persona non grata at the Emirates – which is why he understands – to some extent – the tricky situation Aubameyang is in.I’m fine. Absolutely fine. Honestly, I’m fineThe tensions are high between the Gabonese player and the club. The last time he was on the pitch for the Gunners was on the 6th of December, when he was a late substitute in Arsenal’s loss to Everton. Taking all into consideration, it will be far from surprising if the Gabonese leaves Emirates Stadium soon.”In Arsenal – I don’t think so.” Adebayor said when asked if he thinks there is a way back for Auba. “This is what I knew because it actually happened to me also. Not the same way but… In Arsenal, a way back – I would be surprised. But you know, as I am telling you, he is a great player so let’s see how he ends up.”The ongoing transfer window closes on Monday night and chances are slim Aubameyang will depart by then but it is expected for him to wear a different shirt when the market opens up in June.”That’s Arsenal for you, they never know how to forgive.” Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has his say on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future and believes it is not the player with the issue, but the club. pic.twitter.com/rTIkkffn7h— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 24, 2022
