Ex-Arsenale star so unrecognizable, even Sky Sports commentator ‘can’t call him’

Arsenal welcomed two former stars in the Emirates on Sunday – but no one seemed to have told Sky Commentator Peter Drury.

The Gunners ran up 1-0 winners against Newcastle To cement Champions League football for next season.

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Former fan favorite Gilberto Silva was shown by Sky cameras that watched the game from the stands.

The Brazilian, 48, spent six seasons with the Gunners between 2002 and 2008.

Drury Gilberto gave a complete welcome on comment and noted that he arrived after a “fantastic world cup” 23 years ago.

But he was unable to mention ex-Arsenaal Center-back Johan Djorouwho was right next to Gilberto.

The Swiss defender, 38, spent a decade on Arsenal Between 2004 and 2014.

Fans were quick that Sky Djourou apparently ignored in the segment.

While others claimed that his new hairstyle and beard made him unrecognizable of his days in the Emirates.

A fan wrote on X: “Drury did not recognize Johan Djourou there, and honest enough.”

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Another laughed: “I think it’s great how Skysports Djourou not noticed alongside Gilberto Silva Lool”

While a third joke: “Johan Djourou Aura in 2025 we needed it.”

And a fourth added: “Commentator recognizes Gilberto Silva who is watching the game in the stands, but not in recognizing Johan Djourou as a former player of Arsenal. Really bad!”

Djourou now Works for Dazn in France After he has hung his boots.

He played in Italy, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark after leaving Arsenal in 2014.

The 38-year-old retired in 2021, but likes to look back at his arsenal career.

He told Flash score: “I had some incredible moments [at Arsenal]Some incredible seasons.

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“I had some injuries, I also had some complicated moments.

“But in general, to play in the Champions League, to reach the final to be in the Carling Cup final, to fight for the title, to be in Europe every year – it was great.

“I had the chance to assert myself to play a number of large games.

“To use some large versions, to be recognized for a few seasons as one of the best center backs in the Premier League, especially by Arsene and my teammates.

“I am not Sergio Ramos, I am not a Gerard Pique, I was Johan Djourou.

“And I played some whole, whole, very big games and I am very proud of that.”