“Do us a favour and follow Ronaldo to middle east” – Fans frustrated with Chelsea star after subpar display in defeat to Manchester City
Chelsea fans were left frustrated with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's performance against Manchester City, and some of them advised the Gabonese to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle-East.
Aubameyang came on as an early substitute after Raheem Sterling injured himself and headed straight down the tunnel. The former Arsenal attacker, however, failed to make any real impact on the proceedings.
The Blues were certainly the better team during the first half of the game. The Stamford Bridge crowd gave Potter's side a standing ovation as they came off the ground at the interval.
Pep Guardiola, however, soon made a few necessary changes to turn the tide in his team's favor. Substitutes Jack Grealish and Riyad Mahrez combined to give the Cityzens the lead.
Kevin De Bruyne found Grealish in space on the left of the Blues' box. The former Aston Villa star's inch-perfect cross was turned in from close range by the Algerian, Mahrez.
While the likes of Denis Zakaria and young Lewis Hall were fantastic for the Blues, Graham Potter's side failed to find an equalizer. Hall skied his effort well over the bar in injury time.
Fans, however, were enraged at Aubameyang's hapless display. Since his summer arrival from Barcelona, he has failed to create an impact on the team.
In 16 games, he has only scored three goals and provided one assist so far. Some fans opined it was humiliating for Aubameyang to be subbed off after coming on as a substitute.
Others claimed that Aubameyang's lack of intent makes it seem like he has been forced to play. Many fans went a step further, claiming with satire that Aubameyang should join Al-Nassr and become teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Here are some of the best reactions across Twitter after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's subpar display for Chelsea during the Premier League home clash against Manchester City:
5' - Aubameyang subbed on for Chelsea
68' - Aubameyang subbed off for Chelsea
A night to forget for the striker 😬 https://t.co/LMGzfhNf64
Aubameyang should do us a favour and follow Ronaldo to middle East in the summer.
The agent who convinced Todd Boehly and Chelsea to buy Aubameyang https://t.co/gnAKgTr3Q5
Aubameyang, who'd been poor since coming on, now taken off. The humiliation of the sub subbed. He certainly looks humiliated, head down. Strange signing. #CHEMCI
Nah the amount of subs Aubameyang has had today the sandwich shop should sponsor him @SUBWAY 😭😭 #CHEMCI
Is there no Saudi Arabian club that wants Aubameyang??
Aubameyang is playing like he has been forced to play for @ChelseaFC and is so annoying to watch his actions on the pitch, lackadaisically 🤨😏😏
Aubameyang needs like go link up with Cristiano at Al Nassr
Should Chelsea have signed Cristiano Ronaldo in the winter transfer market?
Chelsea's attacking woes have continued with the resumption of the season after the 2022 FIFA World Cup break. The lack of goals might leave fans wondering whether the club could have pursued Cristiano Ronaldo's signature as a free agent.
Todd Boehly is looking to build a team full of players aged 25 or less. Ronaldo, 37, certainly doesn't fill that criterion, but neither does Aubameyang.
Given the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's abilities, he might just have been a perfect short-term replacement for Chelsea. The west London-based club are also in the UEFA Champions League, so Ronaldo could have gotten what he wanted all along after parting ways with Manchester United.