'Leave it alone!' - Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg slams ‘disrespectful’ Gabriel for mocking Victor Gyokeres during Champions League romp at Sporting CP

The Brazilian scored as Arsenal beat Sporting 5-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday and proceeded to copy the striker's goal celebration in a reported act of revenge for an incident that occurred in the 2022-23 season.

While the Swedish striker did not seem bothered by the centre-back's actions, his compatriot, ex-Gunners star Ljungberg, believes it was a display of disrespect from Gabriel.

"I’m not a fan of it. Of course, he must have had a lot of talk about playing against Gyokeres and whether he would be able to do it," Ljungberg said on Viaplay. "Then his point in showing that he can handle it is quite simple. But I think it’s a bit disrespectful. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I don’t think it’s necessary. I think someone else has that target gesture, leave it alone. I don’t like to see it."

Gabriel has now scored three goals in all competitions for Arsenal this season and will be aiming to help his team to another win when they meet West Ham in the Premier League at the weekend.