I watched Sporting CP thrash Bodo/Glimt, they have one player who can cause Arsenal huge problems

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Arsenal now have the challenge of Sporting CP in the Champions League quarter-finals, and Mikel Arteta’s side will need to look out for Francisco Trincao.

The Portuguese champions produced a historic comeback against Bodo/Glimt as they won 5-0 at the Jose Alvalade Stadium on Tuesday.

The Gunners have faced Sporting last season, thrashing them 5-1 in the group stage, but will also remember the pain of being eliminated from the Europa League by them in 2023.

Viktor Gyokeres will face his former club and should be able to offer Mikel Arteta intel, but it’s clear that Trincao is the player they must stop.

Arsenal must be wary of Sporting CP attacker Francisco Trincao

Arsenal must be wary of Sporting CP attacker Francisco Trincao, who has been the Portuguese team’s main man this season.

The attacking midfielder has produced an impressive tally of 11 goals and 17 assists in 41 appearances for Sporting this term.

Sporting have been one of the surprise packages in the Champions League this campaign, finishing in the top eight, and he has been a key part of their European form.

Trancao has four goals and three assists in the competition, including two strikes against Bodo/Glimt in the Round of 16.

The 26-year-old was named the UEFA Man of the Match during the win over the Norwegian side following Sporting’s sensational comeback.

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The Portuguese international has already faced the Gunners on four occasions for both Sporting and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Last season, he produced the assist for Goncalo Inacio’s goal against Arteta’s team in the Champions League.

Luis Suarez and Pedro Goncalves are the other two players to keep an eye on, with the former being Gyokeres’ replacement.

Suarez has been enjoying life in Lisbon, netting 32 goals in all competitions for the club, which is likely to be an interesting battle for Gabriel Magalhaes.