Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s nightmare continues. After falling out with Mikel Arteta and dropping out of the Arsenal first-team picture, his ill health caused him to miss the long-awaited Africa Cup of Nations. Without a minute played for the Panthers, he’s heading back to England for medical check-ups and some more uncertainty.The 32-year-old forward tested positive to coronavirus just before going to link up with the Gabon squad so he couldn’t be used in their opening match. Tuesday, 22.00: (6.00) Gabon (3.15) Morocco (1.80)Aubameyang and Gabon’s OGC Nice midfielder Mario Lemina had both returned to training ahead of the Ghana game but another shock was to follow. Manager Patrice Neveu confirmed the decision was taken in order to allow testing which cannot be carried out at the tournament.Auba was found to be suffering from “cardiac lesions”, according to a FEGAFOOT statement. It remains unclear what sort of lesions are they but one thing is for sure – Aubameyang won’t kick a ball in anger in Cameroon.🚨 COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE 🚨 pic.twitter.com/VdtU528tWM— Fédération Gabonaise de Football – FEGAFOOT (@fegafoot_gabon) January 17, 2022 FEGAFOOT announced on Monday that both Aubameyang and Lemina have been sent back to their respective clubs so they could undergo necessary examinations.Aubameyang hasn’t featured for his club since being punished for a breach in discipline. He was also stripped of club captaincy and is now expected to move clubs with his career at Emirates Stadium seemingly over.
