Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not be part of the Olympique de Marseille squad for their upcoming fixture against Le Havre. The decision comes following a disciplinary issue that occurred at the club's Commanderie training complex.
The incident took place on Thursday evening, during what was the team's fourth consecutive night at the training center. According to reports, Aubameyang led a group of approximately ten teammates in a spirited, but ultimately disruptive, series of activities throughout several rooms in the facility.
The situation escalated when a fire extinguisher was used to spray Bob Tahri, a member of the club's sporting direction staff. Tahri, a former 3000m steeplechase champion, was reportedly on duty enforcing the team's curfew at the Commanderie. The spraying also reportedly affected his bed and personal belongings.
The actions were described as a 'joyful mess' with no apparent malicious intent, possibly stemming from boredom from repeated training camps. However, the incident was taken very seriously by the club's hierarchy, particularly by Tahri himself, who reported the event to the Marseille management.
As a direct consequence, Aubameyang has been excluded from the traveling group for the match at Le Havre. This disciplinary measure underscores the club's stance on maintaining order and respect within its professional environment, even when actions are perceived as pranks.
The exclusion is a significant development for the team's preparation and lineup for the upcoming Ligue 1 encounter. It highlights the internal standards OM expects its players to adhere to, especially during concentrated periods like training camps.
Based on reporting from Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu.
