Angolan winger Gilberto has again come under scrutiny for his lifestyle choices, which have left question marks about his image as a professional footballer.
Gilberto is back at Angolan champions Petro de Luanda on loan from Orlando Pirates until the end of the season after moving back in January.
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His loan move came after struggling to impose himself and keep up with the demands at the Soweto giants, where he only played from start to finish just once.
Now, while back home at Petro, his off-field choices have caught the limelight more than what he has done on the pitch.
The 24-year-old has started the last two matches against Recreativo do Libolo and Interclube after having had a single start in the previous nine.
He was absent from the squad in the goalless draw against Kabuscorp.
Concerns have been raised about his fitness condition and lifestyle choices.
A video has recently been circulating of him lying on the floor shirtless conversing with two females while holding a bottle of tequila in a room with plenty other alcoholic beverages.
This website is in possession of the most recent video.
Contacts in Luanda have told this publication that such videos are damaging to his image as a professional footballer.
His fitness level and physical appearance have been questioned by some of Petro’s fan base.
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Gilberto remains popular in Angola and was called up for national team duty in March, playing nine minutes in the 1-1 draw with Libya.
The Angolan is expected back at Pirates in the new season after the expiry of his loan deal.
