Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s heart is healthy. The Arsenal striker had to leave Gabon’s concentration in the African Cup of Nations, given that medical tests detected heart problems.
“Hello, guys. I went back to London to do some additional checks. I am very happy to say that my heart is absolutely fine, and I am completely healthy! I really appreciate all the messages in the last few days. I’m back,” Aubameyang posted on Instagram.
The African footballer underwent medical tests when he arrived in London, as Arsenal had not received any confirmation from the Gabonese team about the status of his striker.
Last Monday, The Gabonese Football Federation (Fegafoot) reported that Pierre-Emerick was leaving the African Cup immediately after a heart injury, so he was available to his club “to continue with in-depth medical examinations.” However, Arsenal had no such information.
Even when Gabon played its second match of the tournament against Ghana, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced: “The players Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Axel Meyé and Mario Lemina, who were discharged after going through COVID, will not be part of this meeting. Tests showed heart lesions.”
The 32-year-old striker tested positive for COVID two weeks ago, when he landed in Cameroon, facing to his debut with Gabon. Previously, the player was involved in a scandal: he went to party with other teammates in Dubai.
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