Portuguese media slams 'invisible' Viktor Gyokeres as he's given lowest performance rating

Portuguese media slams 'invisible' Viktor Gyokeres as he's given lowest performance ratingPortuguese media have responded to Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres' performance against Sporting CPCommentsSportJake Bayliss Senior Sports Writer10:42, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesArsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been criticised for his performance against Sporting CP(Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)Viktor Gyokeres has been criticised by Portuguese media following his display against Sporting CP. The Arsenal forward was substituted early in the second half against his former club at the Emirates Stadium.‌The Gunners progressed to the Champions League semi-finals after protecting their 1-0 advantage from the first leg. It was a nervy 0-0 draw in the second leg but Mikel Arteta's men kept their composure to reach the final four of the competition for the second consecutive year.‌The fixture held special significance for Gyokeres, who moved to Arsenal from the Portuguese side in the summer. Yet he failed to find the net across both matches, with Kai Havertz's strike proving the difference.‌The ex-Sporting player enjoyed a remarkable period in Lisbon, netting 97 goals in 102 appearances and helping the club secure two league titles. However, Sporting's former hero failed to win over the Portuguese press with his showing on Wednesday.FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageA Bola published Arsenal player ratings and handed Gyokeres the team's joint-lowest mark. The Sweden striker received a three out of 10 alongside Gunners defender Cristhian Mosquera.‌READ MORE: Thierry Henry laughs at Man City question after watching Arsenal vs SportingREAD MORE: Declan Rice's spiky response to Arsenal doubters - 'Who cares what people think'The Portuguese outlet referred to the striker by his middle name Einar as "neither Viktor nor, much less, Gyokeres set foot in the Emirat...