Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Reflects on Exclusion from Arsenal Squad in March 2021.
In March 2021, Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was notably excluded from the starting lineup for the North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur due to disciplinary reasons - specifically, for being late. The decision was made by then-Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who emphasized the importance of adhering to team protocols.
Aubameyang later shared his perspective on the incident, providing insight into the circumstances leading to his exclusion.
He stated, "You leave the car at the stadium & then take the bus to the hotel. I didn’t miss the bus, they were waiting for me. There was an accident near my home. Maybe I should have set off earlier, but you don’t know what will happen." This explanation highlights the challenges of timing and unexpected events on match days.
Despite Aubameyang's absence from the starting XI, Arsenal managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Tottenham. The goals for Arsenal were scored by Martin Odegaard and Alexandre Lacazette, with the latter scoring from a penalty to clinch the win. For Tottenham, Erik Lamela netted the lone goal.
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