Arsenal star frustrated before facing Sporting: I have no words | OneFootball

Viktor Gyokeres struggled to come to terms with the FA Cup elimination against Southampton (2-1), on the eve of the visit to Alvalade for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against Sporting.

"Honestly, I don't have many words, especially when our fans expected the best from us," he said after the match at St. Mary´s Stadium. The Swedish international scored the London side’s only goal after coming off the bench in the second half.

However, the Nordic striker - who qualified Sweden for the 2026 World Cup - made a special appeal to his club’s fans. "I only have one request for them: don't abandon us at a time like this because we need your support more than ever. Together we will lift trophies," he pleaded.

In addition to this setback, the London side come into the European clash after another recent disappointment, having also lost the League Cup final to Manchester City. In less than two weeks, the team saw two trophies slip away, increasing the pressure in the final stretch of the season.

The green-and-white side return to action next Tuesday, April 7, against Arsenal. The match, which is the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, will be played at the José Alvalade Stadium at 8:00 pm.

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