Arsenal are eliminated from the Cup after a loss to Southampton. The Gunners had to do without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, absent for personal reasons.
In difficulty in the Premier League, even if things are better, with a disappointing 10th place, Arsenal will not be able to count on the FA Cup to brighten up their season. Holding the title, the Londoners were eliminated in the round of 16 after a defeat on the pitch at Southampton (1-0). If Alexandre Lacazette was on the bench, the Gunners also had to do without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, last-minute package for personal reasons. Asked about the length of time his attacker was unavailable, Mikel Arteta was evasive.
« I do not know. He has to solve this problem, we’ll see how it evolves. We are here and we must support him and he must take the necessary time because it is a priority at the moment Replied the Gunners coach. On his Twitter account, Arsenal also posted a message of support for their player, which was relayed by thousands of Gunners fans who were both taken aback and worried. If we do not know for the moment the reason and the duration of this absence, it could last and penalize a team which struggles to find its marks offensively. Usually very active on social networks, the Gabonese has remained silent until now. This season, the former Borussia Dortmund striker has scored just 5 goals in 17 games, numbers far from his usual standards. To fill this absence, Arsenal will count on Martin Ødegaard, who is expected to arrive soon in the form of a loan from Real Madrid.
