Douglas Luiz stirred controversy with his celebration against Manchester United, an act that has now become a subject of ridicule within the Red Devils’ camp.
The Aston Villa midfielder, who is romantically linked with club colleague Alisha Lehmann, found the net during a Premier League clash on February 11.
Luiz’s goal equalized the scoreline after Rasmus Hojlund had opened the scoring, prompting him to kneel down and perform a shimmy in front of United stars Andre Onana and Raphael Varane.
Despite Luiz’s spirited celebration, it was Manchester United who emerged victorious with a dramatic 86th-minute winner courtesy of Scott McTominay, leaving the Brazilian’s antics lingering in the memory at Old Trafford.
His actions have since become a source of amusement among certain members of Erik ten Hag’s squad.
United stars have a dig at Douglas Luiz
In a video posted on X, captured during a United training session, Argentina international Alejandro Garnacho can be seen mimicking Luiz’s purportedly cocky celebration after completing a drill.
Garnacho, Kambwala and Amad mocking Douglas luiz in training 😂👍 pic.twitter.com/SqY0fTK8C0
— Neo (@UTDNeo_) March 22, 2024
Garnacho’s playful imitation was joined by his teammates Amad and Willy Kambwala, highlighting the lighthearted banter surrounding Luiz’s celebration within the United camp.
Despite the jest, both Villa and United are currently focused on their respective campaigns, with their next encounter slated for the 2024-25 season.
In the Premier League, United are locked in a late scramble for top-four places, trailing the Villans by nine points but with a game in hand on their West Midlands rivals.
The playful mocking of Luiz’s celebration adds an extra layer of intrigue to the rivalry between Villa and United, fueling anticipation for their future encounters.
Meanwhile, Luiz’s celebration remains etched in recent memory, serving as a reminder of the competitive spirit and playful exchanges that characterize the Premier League landscape.
As both teams continue their pursuit of success, the banter surrounding Luiz’s celebration adds an element of camaraderie and levity to the intensity of the league competition.
He’s a massive problem – Ian Wright
Also Sports Buddy published Ian Wright describing Garnacho as a “massive problem” for opposing teams due to his impressive display in the FA Cup match against Liverpool.
Garnacho proved pivotal in United’s thrilling 4-3 quarter-final triumph against Jurgen Klopp’s team, playing a crucial role in setting up Amad Diallo’s dramatic late winner in extra time.
