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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is under pressure with Thomas Tuchel tied for the job after being fired by Paris Saint-Germain. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang previously played with Tuchel when he was at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.
The Gunners are currently way down at 15th and some are predicting a genuine
That has put Arsenal manager Arteta under pressure at the Emirates after just over a year at the helm.
Aubameyang signed a new contract at the club last summer but has struggled to stay fit this season.
The Gabon international has scored just three Premier League goals in 13 games and the forward has been criticized by many.
The 31-year-old Aubameyang has scored just once in open play all season, a worrying number for Arteta and Arsenal.
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The Gunners have a serious decision to make about Arteta, and any new coach’s priority is getting the most out of the forward.
Tuchel has previously worked with Aubameyang and the forward is a huge fan of the German manager.
He previously said: “He is one of the best coaches I have ever had. I cannot deny his talent.
“He is someone a bit crazy, a bit like me. You could say that his style is a bit like Guardiola’s. In any case, they play with the same spirit.”
“He likes to keep the ball in a style of play that likes to see the ball go forward, no matter what.
“I think he has things. Now, it will be up to him to prove it.”
Tuchel was fired on Christmas Eve with Mauricio Pochettino as the favorite to replace him in Paris.
PSG are currently one point off the top in Ligue 1 and are in third place as they look to defend their title.
Arsenal return to action on Boxing Day when they face Chelsea in a crucial clash.
Gabriel Martinelli has driven the Gunners on their return through injury, although he took a hit against Manchester City midweek.
“It was a really hard kick to the shin and it was swelling up and I couldn’t go on,” Arteta said.
“[At half-time] he was pushing, he was saying he was completely fine, he wanted to move on.
“He had a scar that wasn’t open and he wanted to try it so we gave him a chance to try and when he was on the field he felt uncomfortable so it was an easy decision to get it out.
“He has a unique energy and a way of transmitting his passion for the game,” added Arteta.
“He plays the game in a different way than any other player. It’s hard to compare him, but what I have to say is, it’s great to have him back.
“Bringing that experience, that fight … playing against this opponent after such a long time, like he did in the first half, is something to be really proud of and happy about.”
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