Gyökeres on meeting Sporting again: It was strange... | OneFootball

Viktor Gyökeres has not forgotten the reception he received at Alvalade on the night of Sporting - Arsenal and admitted that the moment had a special meaning. The Swedish striker, now playing for the Gunners, returned to Lisbon and was applauded by Sporting fans, in a show of affection that deeply moved him.

“That reception meant a lot to me,” he said in an interview with Football London, recalling his return to the stadium where he shone. “It was good to be back in Lisbon, I can honestly say it was great. Even before the match, when I finished warming up and saw the reception they gave me... I can only say that it meant a lot to me. They like me a lot and I like them a lot. It was strange for me to play against them, but it was also good to win the match,” he added.

The interview was given before the defeat against Bournemouth (2-1), and Viktor Gyökeres also spoke about the current moment for the London side, dismissing any crisis scenario. “After the defeats in the FA Cup and League Cup, the team showed some nerves, and that showed the players are focused. Now we just need to channel that energy in the right direction. It only becomes bad when nerves turn into something negative. It all depends on how emotions are controlled,” he explained.

Finally, the striker also spoke about the Swedish national team, revealing his satisfaction at having been decisive in qualifying for the World Cup. He admitted he felt “very good” after scoring the goal that secured Sweden’s place in the competition.

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