Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has refused to confirm a report that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will start against Olympiacos tonight.
The Gunners are back in Europe League action as they take on Olympiacos, having won the first leg against the Greek side 3-1 last week.
Arsenal already have one foot in the last eight of the competition, but Arteta faces a big call on the involvement of striker Aubameyang.
Club captain Aubameyang was dropped to the bench against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon having arrived late for pre-match preparations.
Aubameyang wasn’t even brought on as a substitute, with Arteta laying down the law despite the striker’s lofty reputation at the Emirates Stadium.
Some have wondered whether this could cause a rift between Arteta and Aubameyang, meaning tomorrow’s starting line-up will be centre of attention.
The Times claim that Aubameyang will be recalled and put straight back into the starting XI, which Arteta was asked about on Wednesday.
Speaking to Football.London, Arteta refused to confirm or deny the report, offering just six words on the latest rumour; “I cannot tell you that now.”
Let’s see what the Spaniard decides later tonight.
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