While they might be as close on the pitch as they are off it, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appears to be struggling to handle the reaction to teammate Alexandre Lacazettes stunning free-kick against Napoli on Thursday.
Unai Emerys side eased through to the semi-final of the Europa League for the second season in succession after the France internationals stunning free-kick put the seal on a surprisingly comfortable 3-0 aggregate victory.
Lacazette has now scored an impressive 16 goals in all competitions this season, but none were as spectacular as the 36th minute 30-yard piledriver which left Alex Meret rooted to the spot.
The former Lyon star is normally better known for his penalty box prowess, but appears to be adding a new string to his bow having scored in similar fashion against Bournemouth earlier this season.
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And it appears all too much for Aubameyang to take with the Gabon striker taking to Instagram to highlight a mock-up of Lacazette wearing Brazilian free-kick master Roberto Carlos iconic No.6 shirt.
After the win in Naples, Lacazette admitted he could be happier given the way Emery has largely alternated between his two forwards this season.
Responding to the 27-year-olds admission, Emery said: Every player wants to play each match for 90 minutes, but as a manager I need to use the player in the best moment,” Emery said.
Maybe sometimes that is playing 90 minutes, maybe sometimes that is starting on the bench. But to convince the player that is very difficult.
While they might be as close on the pitch as they are off it, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appears to be struggling to handle the reaction to teammate Alexandre Lacazettes stunning free-kick against Napoli on Thursday.
Unai Emerys side eased through to the semi-final of the Europa League for the second season in succession after the France internationals stunning free-kick put the seal on a surprisingly comfortable 3-0 aggregate victory.
Lacazette has now scored an impressive 16 goals in all competitions this season, but none were as spectacular as the 36th minute 30-yard piledriver which left Alex Meret rooted to the spot.
The former Lyon star is normally better known for his penalty box prowess, but appears to be adding a new string to his bow having scored in similar fashion against Bournemouth earlier this season.
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And it appears all too much for Aubameyang to take with the Gabon striker taking to Instagram to highlight a mock-up of Lacazette wearing Brazilian free-kick master Roberto Carlos iconic No.6 shirt.
After the win in Naples, Lacazette admitted he could be happier given the way Emery has largely alternated between his two forwards this season.
Responding to the 27-year-olds admission, Emery said: Every player wants to play each match for 90 minutes, but as a manager I need to use the player in the best moment,” Emery said.
Maybe sometimes that is playing 90 minutes, maybe sometimes that is starting on the bench. But to convince the player that is very difficult.
