Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's lack of fitness was likely the reason for a substandard performance in his final appearance for Borussia Dortmund, says Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Aubameyang had a single shot - a header sent over the crossbar - and only one touch in the opposition box in a 2-2 draw against Freiburg before joining Arsenal for a club-record £56million. Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke subsequently accused the Gabon international of "withholding performances" to force through a departure. But Wenger noted Aubameyang missed the Bundesliga club's two matches prior to facing Freiburg due to a lack of focus because of speculation over his future and a...
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