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Tuchel downplays Aubameyang mask row

The Dortmund boss has refused to point the finger at the Gabon international after his mask stunt during the 1-1 draw with Schalke.

Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel has downplayed the row caused by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the Gabon international celebrated his goal against Schalke at the weekend by donning a Nike mask.

Aubameyang's actions prompted an angry response from Dortmund's kit manufacturer Puma, with club CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke vowing to hold a "difficult" conversation with the prolific striker.

Tuchel does not hold a grudge against Aubameyang, though, and will not get distracted by the matter ahead of Tuesday's match against Hamburg.