Pierre Emerick Aubameyang Axed From Chelsea Squad for UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase

• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has not been included in the Chelsea squad for the UEFA Championship
• The former Gabon captain did not make Graham Potter's 25-man squad for the elite European competition
• Chelsea registered new signings Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix

Former Gabon captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been omitted from Chelsea's squad for the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League.

The ex-Arsenal striker was not registered as Chelsea included new signings Enzo Fernandez, Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix to the team for the elimination phase of the competition.

The Blues were only allowed to register three new players, meaning defender Bennoit Badiashile did not also make the squad for the continental championship.

According to Sky Sports, the former European champions made eight signings in the transfer window, but Malo Gusto, who is joining from Olympique Lyonnais will stay at the club on loan while Brazilian youngster Andrey Santos awaits his work permit.

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Meanwhile, Aubameyang is part of the 25-man squad submitted for the English Premier League.

Who are the players registered for the UCL?

Goalkeepers:

Kepa Arrizabalaga

Marcus Bettinelli

Edouard Mendy

Defenders:

Thiago Silva

Trevoh Chalobah

Ben Chilwell

Reece James

Kalidou Koulibaly

Cesar Azpilicueta

Marc Cucurella

Wesley Fofana

Midfielders:

Enzo Fernandez

N'Golo Kante

Mateo Kovacic

Christian Pulisic

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Raheem Sterling

Mason Mount

Denis Zakaria

Hakim Ziyech

Conor Gallagher

Carney Chukwuemeka

Charlie Webster

Lewis Hall

Forwards:

Joao Felix

Mykhailo Mudryk

Armando Broja

Kai Havertz

What Graham Potter said

"There will be awkward questions and conversations as that's where we are because only XI can play and certain numbers can be in squads," he said.

"So it's about being honest, open, respectful and as transparent as you can. We have to create an environment where you respect players want to play and respect players want to compete and help the team."

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Aubameyang sends Potter message

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that there seems to be no end in sight for Chelsea's woes after yet another loss to London neighbours Fulham, with many key incidents and decisions sending different messages about the situation at the club.

New arrival from Atletico Madrid, João Felix was handed his full debut and was the brightest man in Chelsea's attack, until an over-ambitious and reckless challenge made him see a straight red in the 58th minute.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and new signing, David Datro Fofana were the two recognised number 9s on the bench, but Graham Potter opted to shake up the defence and midfield, leaving makeshift striker Kai Havertz on.