Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gives positive update on mother's health and plans Arsenal return after two-match absence

The 31-year-old has revealed he needed to be with his mother due to health concerns, but thankfully she is now better and he will return to north London tonight.

Aubameyang pulled out of Arsenal's FA Cup fourth round defeat to Southampton on Saturday morning and also missed the Gunners' Premier League victory over the Saints on Tuesday.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed the Gabon striker was going through a 'difficult time', while Bukayo Saka and Alexandre Lacazette dedicated their goals to Aubameyang at St Mary's last night.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Gunners captain broke his silence on the absence, explaining it was a concern over his mother, whose health has now improved.

Thinking of you, Auba ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ilsvWypwfo

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 26, 2021

He wrote: "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 here.

"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 from you all and I can't wait to be back."

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— AUBA⚡️ (@Aubameyang7) January 27, 2021

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has provided a positive update on the personal family issue which kept him out of the Gunners' last two matches.