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Wenger defends Aubameyang against Dortmund CEO accusations

The Gunners boss has hit back at criticism claiming that the Gabon international lacked focus in his final games in the Bundesliga

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 £56 million.

Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke subsequently accused the Gabon international of "withholding performances" to force through a departure.