Graham Potter was asked about the availability of two Chelsea players following the defeat to Everton and his answer was telling of one star's future. Both Cesar Azpilicueta and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were not named in the Blues' matchday squad for their Premier League clash with Everton, but only one was left out through injury.
“Azpi wasn’t available; he’s had a knock in training. Aubameyang was fit but not selected," Potter revealed after the game. Aubameyang missing out is hardly a surprise anymore and it has been clear for some time that he will not be part of the major Chelsea project set in play by Todd Boehly and the latest comment from the Chelsea boss further proves that.
Following a brief seven-minute cameo from the bench against Tottenham, Aubameyang has not been included the last two matchday squads after being an unused substitute in the narrow win over Leeds. With multiple injured stars returning to the fold, the former Arsenal man has therefore been the player to make way from the travelling party.
