Chelsea signed Aubameyang from Barcelona in the 2022 summer transfer window for €12 million. The swap deal saw former Blues left-back Marcos Alonso head in the other direction to Camp Nou. The former Gabonese international has so far failed to impress at Stamford Bridge.
Aubameyang has scored only a single goal in nine Premier League appearances this season. The Chelsea No. 9 seems to be struggling to cement his place as the club’s main striker, having made only four starts this term.
Collymore heavily criticized the Gabonese striker and wrote on Twitter:
Chelsea lost 1-0 to Manchester City in their most recent league fixture on 5 January after a goal from Riyad Mahrez in the second half. Aubameyang was brought on by manager Graham Potter in the fifth minute to replace Raheem Sterling, who suffered a reported hamstring injury.
The former Arsenal forward, despite being brought off the bench as a reinforcement, was substituted off the pitch in the 68th minute. The striker seemed visibly frustrated when walking back to the bench.
Following their loss to the Cityzens, the Blues find themselves tenth in the Premier League table with 25 points.
Chelsea boss Graham Potter opens up about decision to substitute Aubameyang off
Following the encounter, Potter was asked by reporters about his decision to take Aubameyang off and not let him see out the rest of the game. The English boss explained that he did so because the Gabonese forward was fatigued and that his side required fresh legs.
Potter said (via GOAL):
When pressed further about whether he explained his decision to Aubameyang, Potter replied:
The Blues will once again lock horns with Manchester City in the 3rd round of the FA Cup on 8 January.
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