Sporting CP HubSporting CP manager Rui Borges has spoken about Viktor Gyokeres' struggles at Arsenal. Gyokeres, who scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting, was sold to Arsenal for £64 million last summer.
What happened?
Gyokeres had a slow start to his English career, but is now gearing up to face his former team, Sporting CP, in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Why it matters for Sporting CP?
The match against Arsenal is crucial for Sporting CP, who currently sit 2nd in the league, with 82 points from 34 games, and a recent form of WWWDD.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 2nd |
| Points | 82 |
| Games | 34 |
| Recent form | WWWDD |
What comes next?
Sporting CP will face Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, in Lisbon, on Tuesday. Manager Rui Borges believes Gyokeres will still show his worth at Arsenal, despite scoring only 11 league goals so far.
Last result
Sporting CP lost their last match to Torreense, 1-2, on May 24, 2026. The team now focuses on overcoming Arsenal and advancing in the Champions League.
