'thank you all'
Aubameyang reveals he missed Arsenal’s last two games to be with ill mother after rushing back from Southampton clash
PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has revealed his absence from Arsenal's last two matches were due to his mother's health issues.
The Gabon striker was left out of the Gunners' last two matchday squads against Southampton in the FA Cup and Premier League.
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But Auba, 31, has confirmed he will be back home on Wednesday night with his mother recovering.
He wrote in a statement online: "Hey guys, thank you so much for all the messages and calls over the last few days.
"My mother is going through some health issues and I had to be there for her.
"She's already much better now and I will be back home tonight. I'm more than grateful to the doctors and nurses helping her get through this.
"And of course, thanks to my Arsenal fam for the love yesterday! I'm more determined than ever to keep our momentum going!
"Thank you all again - I really am beyond blessed to receive this level of support and love from all of you and I can't wait to be back."
Aubameyang is now expected to be back in the squad for Saturday's Premier League clash with rivals Manchester United.
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