Opinion: Gyökeres accused of going missing in big Arsenal games
Arsenal supporters have been cautioned they may end up disappointed by Viktor Gyökeres, despite many believing he was the perfect fit for Mikel Arteta’s side. Since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s departure in early 2022, Arsenal have lacked a truly clinical No.9. Arteta had long identified the need for a prolific striker, targeting Alexander Isak and Dusan Vlahovic […] The post Opinion: Gyökeres accused of going missing in big Arsenal games appeared first on Just Arsenal News.
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Arsenal supporters have been cautioned they may end up disappointed by Viktor Gyökeres, despite many believing he was the perfect fit for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s departure in early 2022, Arsenal have lacked a truly clinical No.9. Arteta had long identified the need for a prolific striker, targeting Alexander Isak and Dusan Vlahovic in previous windows, but the club failed to land one. That changed this summer when they secured Gyökeres in a £64 million deal from Sporting CP.
Big-game impact questioned
Two goals in his first three appearances is a decent start for the Swedish striker, but doubts have already surfaced. In Arsenal’s two biggest fixtures so far, against Liverpool and Manchester United, Gyökeres struggled to make an impact. His standout performance came against Leeds, a team Arsenal were expected to beat regardless.
Should fans be concerned that he has yet to leave his mark in the marquee games? In my humble opinion, it is far to early to judge.
Deeney’s warning
Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney shared his doubts on his TikTok account, questioning Gyökeres’ ability to deliver when it matters most. He said:
“Where was Gyökeres in the big games? In the big moments? Where was he?
“I think he’s going to score a lot of goals this season, somewhere between 16 to 20 in the Prem. He might not hit the 20 mark, but he’ll get them against your Leeds Uniteds, your Wolves, your West Hams.
“For me, it’s just a case of – they brought him in to score in those big moments, and he just doesn’t turn up. Waste of money is a bit harsh, but I think Arsenal fans are going to be disappointed long-term. I don’t think he’s going to be the guy that scores the goals over the course of the season.”
The pressure was always going to be on Gyökeres after Arsenal’s long search for a striker. Signed to deliver in the decisive fixtures, he is still waiting for his first major breakthrough performance.
Known for thriving in free-flowing football, the Swede has yet to adapt fully to Arteta’s more possession-based style. If Arsenal rediscover the transitional football that defined their 2022-23 campaign, it may just unlock the striker they paid for – that is certainly what Arsenal legend Emmanual Petit believes.
Thoughts Gooners?
Daniel O
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