Former Arsenal star, 38, so unrecognisable that even Sky Sports commentators ‘fail to recognise’ him

A former Arsenal star was unnoticed by Sky Sports commentators -because of his unrecognizable new look -while he saw the side beating 1-0 on Sunday with 1-0.

The Gunners insured Champions League football for a third consecutive season after a scary victory over the Magpies thanks to the 20-Yard strike of Declan Rice.

A number of ex -Arsenale stars were spotted on the day in the Emirates -with the former Brazilian midfielder Gilberto Silva watching from the stands.

The 48-year-old wore an arsenal scarf when he fooled the action of the afternoon and was shouted on the day of Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury.

Drury noted that the Brazilian arrived in North Londs 23 years ago after a 'Stellar World Cup' -but the commentator did not succeed in mentioning the other ex -Arsenale star next to Silva.

Former Arsenal defender Johan Djourou sat next to Silva in front of the collision against the magpies, but continued unnoticed thanks to his unrecognizable new look.

Djorou – who made 140 performances for the Gunners during his time in the club – now has a new haircut style and beard – very different from his days on the field.

To X to comment on the situation, wrote a fan: “Geke commentators … He recognized Gilberto but didn't know Johan Djourou.”

Another wrote: “Drury didn't recognize Johan Djourou there, and honest enough.”

'Commentator recognizes Gilberto Silva who is in the stand and keeps an eye on the game, but did not succeed in recognizing Johan Djourou as a former Arsenal player. Really bad! “Said a user.

Djourou spent eight seasons with the Gunners during his gaming career before he finally left to join the German side Hamburg.

In the meantime, Arsenal -Baas Mikel Arteta has promised a big summer of transfers to make his side worthy Premier League -Titel candidate next season.

The manager confirmed that at least 'four or five players' will leave at the end of this season. They include Jorginho, who becomes a member of the Brazilian side Flamengo, and the Celtic-bound Kieran Tierney.

Loanese Neto and Raheem Sterling also expects to leave with Oleksandr Zinchenko.

He said: 'Of course we need players because the team is really short, and moreover we lose four or five players who will end contracts, and their loans are completed.

“So we have to be sharp. Again, very disciplined in what we want to do, and make sure we are strong in the following season. '

When asked how great the summer is, he said, “Finish the season, go to the beach and make sure those above (hierarchy) do what they have to do.”

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