Gabby Agbonlahor has questioned whether Viktor Gyokeres should be considered a top-level striker, as the Swedish forward continues to struggle for form at Arsenal. Gyokeres arrived at the Emirates with a strong reputation, having earned his move through outstanding performances for Sporting Club in Portugal over the previous two seasons.
The striker had been in excellent form for a prolonged period and worked hard to secure a transfer to the Premier League. Arsenal viewed him as a player capable of leading their attack and providing consistent goals at the highest level. However, his time in England has so far failed to live up to expectations, with the club unable to get the same level of output from him that he delivered in Portugal.
Premier League challenge and expectations
It is widely accepted that the Premier League presents a far greater challenge than most European top-flight competitions. Defenders are stronger, games are more intense, and chances are harder to come by. Even so, Arsenal require their main striker to contribute regularly, particularly given the significant investment made to bring Gyokeres to the club.
The Gunners did not spend heavily with the intention of signing a forward who struggles to score consistently. While there is still a belief that Gyokeres could improve after his first season in English football, the move is currently being viewed by some as a costly mistake. Arsenal need goals at crucial moments, and patience is already being tested among observers.
Agbonlahor’s criticism and assessment
Agbonlahor has been particularly critical when assessing Gyokeres’ overall quality. Speaking as reported by Football365, he said, “When I watch him, and I look at how he is as a striker, he’s not a top, top striker.
“You look at all the Arsenal goal scorers this season, you know, Gyokeres is the highest in the Premier League.
“He will score goals for Arsenal. But is he going to score the big goals in the Champions League? Is he going to score against the elite defenders? I don’t think he is.”
His comments reflect doubts about whether Gyokeres can deliver on the biggest stages. While he may still contribute domestically, questions remain over his ability to make the decisive impact Arsenal need in elite competitions.
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Agbonlahor dissing a striker. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Agbonlahor stating the obvious,was quite optimistic when we signed him but turned out dogsh1t(sorry for the upset some fans might have ).
Just waiting for the “remember when we first signed Henry ,Bergkamp comments 😂🙄
I’ve been a skeptic from the start with him, mainly based on his previous lack of aerial prowess, and the lack of evidence for fit in the PL (or even another top league).
He’s actually turned out marginally better than I feared when it comes to the aerial battles, but it’s all the other stuff – hesitancy, touch, 1v1 dueling, just sensing when to arrive in front of the goal to receive a pass…!! Maybe he’ll improve and click in better, but unfortunately he hasn’t changed my mind yet.
It’s true something must be said about any striker who failed to score more goals after big money transfers..but if anybody will be linient with Victor Gyokeres performance so far this season,you will see we are where we are because of his styles of play..not selfish, Open up the defense and create open play that leads to goal or corners for set pieces
Remember when we first signed Henry and Bergkamp DK?
He hasn’t shown so far that he’s a top, top striker and. Haaland’s streets ahead of not only Gyokeres but everyone else. There is a 3 goal difference between Arsenal and City so as much as it pains me that VG hasn’t set the league on fire so far, goals are at least being scored
…and another two yesterday Sue.
Jax
As for Gyokeres- I’m really pleased that he is beginning to click and I wasn’t being unkind- just pointing out that Haaland has been in a league of his own. Havertz equally faced considerable criticism and turned it round so it can be done
Sue, I know that I shouldn’t say it, but the words: bully, flat & track are lurking in the dark corners of my mind.
13 goals now for a so called bad striker. Lets hope he’s that bad for the rest of the season. If so 26 goals return would not be sniffed at. 😂👍