Chelsea remove attacker from Champions League squad as they register Enzo Fernandez, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Joao Felix

Chelsea have removed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from their UEFA Champions League squad. They have registered their new marquee signings, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Enzo Fernandez, and Joao Felix to the team.

The Blues made seven permanent signings during the January transfer window. They acquired David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile, Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto, and Fernandez. Felix, meanwhile, has arrived on loan until June.

The club needed to find a way to register their new arrivals in the UEFA Champions League squad. They removed Aubameyang, who arrived in the summer, in a bid to do so.

The Gabonese striker arrived at the club on the deadline day of the summer transfer window from Barcelona. He, however, has been rather underwhelming since his arrival.

In 17 appearances for Chelsea across competitions, Aubameyang has scored three goals and has provided one assist. The former Arsenal captain's role in the side has often been limited to that of a substitute.

The arrival of a host of new attackers will further push the Gabonese down the pecking order. He might be set to leave the club in the summer.

The striker is reportedly hoping for Barcelona to make a bid to re-sign him. Aubameyang spent half a season in Catalunya before his move to west London.

Former manager Thomas Tuchel signed the former Borussia Dortmund striker at Stamford Bridge before being sacked and replaced by Graham Potter.

The Blues have qualified for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. The competition, in fact, is their only realistic chance to win a trophy this season. They will lock horns against Borussia Dortmund in their last-16 clash.

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Many expected Chelsea to cut off the likes of Hakim Ziyech or the injured Christian Pulisic to make room for their new arrivals. Aubameyang's omission is rather shocking and could be indicative of the club's unwillingness to continue with the player in the long-term future.