Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes and Freddie Ljungberg (Picture by Alex Pantling, Linnea Rheborg/Getty Photos)
Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg has admitted he’s not a fan of Gabriel Magalhaes trolling Viktor Gyokeres by copying the Sporting Lisbon striker’s celebration in final night time’s Champions League sport.
The Gunners thrashed Sporting 5-1 final night time in a terrific away efficiency, with Gabriel among the many scorers on the night time as he headed in a Declan Rice nook within the first half.
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Talking after the sport, former Arsenal star Ljungberg mentioned Gabriel’s antics on punditry responsibility, and made it clear he wasn’t a fan of gamers aiming digs at one another like this.
Ljungberg was a star participant for Arsenal for a few years, forming a key a part of that well-known 2003/04 Invincibles aspect, whereas he later had a quick spell as caretaker supervisor of the north London giants.
So, it’s honest to say the previous Sweden worldwide is aware of a factor or two about representing Arsenal with class, and he clearly didn’t take too properly to Gabriel trying to mock Gyokeres in the way in which that he did.
Freddie Ljungberg speaks out on Gabriel Magalhaes copying Viktor Gyokeres’ purpose celebration
“I’m not a fan of it,” Ljungberg instructed Viaplay, as quoted by the Metro.
“In fact, he will need to have had loads of speak about taking part in towards Gyokeres and whether or not he would have the ability to do it. Then his level in displaying that he can deal with it’s fairly easy.
“However I believe it’s a bit disrespectful. Possibly I’m old school, however I don’t suppose it’s essential. I believe another person has that focus on gesture, depart it alone. I don’t prefer to see it.”
Arsenal followers will likely be loving it, although, as Mikel Arteta’s aspect proceed to point out a sure nasty streak that they often lacked within the latter a part of the Arsene Wenger period.
Most significantly, although, Arsenal have been in excellent type final night time with an emphatic win towards a prime staff, who solely weeks go beat Manchester Metropolis 4-1.