Freddie Ljungberg slams 'disrespectful' Arsenal star Gabriel for mocking Viktor Gyokeres | OneFootball

Gunners defender copied striker’s famous celebration

Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg has told Gabriel it was “disrespectful” of him to mimic Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres’ celebration.

Gabriel powered home a header from a corner to put Arsenal 3-0 up before half-time and afterwards interlocked his hands before putting them over his face, just like Gyokeres does when he scores.

But Arsenal legend Ljungberg, who was also the club’s interim manager before Mikel Arteta was hired in December 2019, did not approve of Gabriel’s actions.

Gabriel of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates

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“I’m not a fan of it,” he told Viaplay. “Of course, he must have had a lot of talk about playing against Gyokeres and whether he would be able to do it.

“Then his point in showing that he can handle it is quite simple. But I think it’s a bit disrespectful.”

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