Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres faced sharp criticism from the Portuguese press after a quiet performance during his return to former club Sporting CP in the Champions League.
Viktor Gyokeres endured a difficult homecoming as Arsenal secured a 1-0 win over Sporting CP.
Despite his prolific history in Lisbon, the striker failed to register a significant impact, with local outlet A Bola noting he “seemed masked: he was barely visible.”
Although the Swede left with a victory, the media highlighted his lack of shots and a disallowed assist due to offside.
Post-match reports focused on the striker’s emotional ties rather than his on-field display.
Mais Futebol observed that while he was “far from the Arsenal level,” Gyokeres spent time in the Sporting dressing room and received jerseys from former teammates.
Forbidden from formal interviews, he briefly told reporters he was “Yes, very happy” to be back at the Alvalade despite his discreet performance.
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