'Really impressed with him' - Graham Potter full of praise for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following robbery

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has been impressed with the way Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang dealt with a violent robbery at his home earlier this year. The 33-year-old forward was sidelined for the first few weeks of his career at Stamford Bridge after he suffered a broken jaw during a house robbery at his property in Catalonia while he was still a Barcelona player. Ad The Gabon international, who moved to the Blues on deadline day, is still having to wear a protective face covering in the aftermath of the incident.

Champions LeagueHow to watch Chelsea v AC Milan in the Champions League10 HOURS AGO «He wouldn't be human if it didn't affect him,» Potter said. «We're here to support but I think the best thing for him is to play football, to put the incident behind him as quickly as possible and feel comfortable and happy. I think he feels that here.

He has acted really professionally, I have been really impressed with him. »[The burglary] was fairly horrific to be honest. You are talking about something that isn't particularly nice where the family are concerned.