Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly set to miss tonight’s game against Southampton due to “personal family reasons” again.
In another potential blow for the Gunners, it looks like left-back Kieran Tierney is also a fitness doubt, though a decision could be made on his participation later today, according to the Evening Standard.
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Aubameyang missed Arsenal’s last game as well, and it’s not yet clear what these personal reasons are that are keeping him out of action.
It’s a blow for Mikel Arteta, however, as he could do with continuing to try getting the Gabon international back to his best after a below-par season at the Emirates Stadium so far.
Aubameyang has mostly been a world class performer for Arsenal, but his form has gone off a cliff this term in a surprise twist.
There were signs, however, of the 31-year-old getting back to his best as he netted twice against Newcastle in their Premier League clash last week.
It would also be a blow for Arsenal to be without Tierney, who has been one of the few positives in this AFC side this season.