Viktor Gyökeres has scored six objectives in seven Champions League appearances for Sporting CP and is predicted to return to the beginning line-up once they host Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday evening. Talking in his pre-match press convention, Niko Kovac heaped reward on the Swedish ahead, who has a reported €100m launch clause with Manchester United exhibiting curiosity.
“The event of Viktor Gyökeres is improbable,” mentioned Kovac. “However he received’t be taking part in alone tomorrow. Sporting are primary in Portugal, so we now have to be prepared.”
Gyökeres began on the bench in opposition to FC Porto on the weekend after getting back from damage however ought to begin forward of Conrad More durable. With 34 objectives and 7 assists in 34 video games throughout all competitions for Sporting CP this season, Emre Can and Co. must be at their finest to maintain the 26-year-old quiet.
“You may solely do this as a crew,” mentioned Can, when requested about defending in opposition to Gyökeres. “I’ll give it my all, and so will my teammates. After which we hope that we will get him below management.”
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