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Marc Mayo

Chelsea: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ‘sends final jibe’ to Graham Potter after manager sacked

Chelsea fans have spotted a final message from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Graham Potter after the manager was sacked.

The Blues dispensed with the 47-year-old’s services on Sunday night after just 12 wins in six months at the helm of the Stamford Bridge outfit.

Eagle-eyed supporters spotted Aubameyang ‘liking’ the official Chelsea Instagram post confirming Potter’s exit, along with loanee midfielder Denis Zakaria.

The statement has gained over 1.1million likes on the social media page, underlining how the manager’s popularity plummeted during his short time in charge.

Aubameyang, 33, did not enjoy the best period under Potter having originally signed for Chelsea to link up with former boss Thomas Tuchel.

After making his debut in the German’s final game, the striker has scored just three goals in 17 appearances.

Chelsea co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said: “On behalf of everyone at the club, we want to thank Graham sincerely for his contribution to Chelsea.

“We have the highest degree of respect for Graham as a coach and as a person. He has always conducted himself with professionalism and integrity and we are all disappointed in this outcome.

“Along with our incredible fans, we will all be getting behind Bruno and the team as we focus on the rest of the season. We have 10 Premier League games remaining and a Champions League quarter final ahead. We will put every effort and commitment into every one of those games so that we can end the season on a high.”

Bruno Saltor will take charge of the Blues on a temporary basis.

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