There have been growing calls for Mikel Arteta to drop Viktor Gyokeres from the Arsenal team as the striker continues to struggle in front of goal. Since arriving at the Emirates, his performances have failed to match expectations, and his inability to score regularly has become a major talking point. This is a sharp contrast to his time at his former club, where he was regarded as a consistent goal scorer.
Gyokeres has often failed to find the back of the net in Arsenal matches and has delivered displays that have been considered below par, particularly when compared with the attackers playing alongside him. This outcome is far from what Arsenal anticipated when they added him to their squad, and the striker himself is aware that his high cost demands a greater return in terms of goals.
Struggles to settle at the Emirates
Part of Gyokeres’ difficulty appears to stem from adapting to his new surroundings. He is still learning how to combine effectively with his teammates, and there are moments when he is not found with passes in promising positions. His situation was not helped by missing much of pre-season, which would normally have been a crucial period for building understanding and chemistry within the squad.
As a result, the Swede now faces increasing pressure to adapt quickly. If his performances do not improve, Arteta may have little choice but to consider leaving him out of the starting line-up, despite the investment made in securing his services.
Tim Howard’s view on selection
When asked whether Gyokeres should be dropped, Tim Howard shared his thoughts via Metro Sport. He said, “It’s a big call, I say no because he was the striker that were desperate to get.
“They spent the money and went out and got him in the summer. Mikel Arteta needs to manage the situation really well.
“I think he can drop him, I do, because he has enough games and players where he can manage the situation.”
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It would never make sense to drop Goykerese based on the fact, he is struggling to adapt, when players around still prey like he is not there. Its getting to a point where Saka appears to play for his personal shine, and not the term. He just never looks for Goykerese.
Spot on, but Arteta needs to do more and he doesn’t. He is doing the same with Eze
People forget that Gyokeres shone under the 3-4-3 system whereby a right footed quick crossing wing back & and a matching one on the opposite side. Arteta needs to consider this formation twitch to accommodate Gyoks, my thoughts.
For me Havertz should start the Inter game.. he is faster
than Viktor.. give Ethan a start and rest Rice and Zubim.
we need freshness vs utd. big Gabi needs rest.. too
Gyokeres should have settled in by now. Perhaps starting Havertz and Gyokeres together might help. Arteta should give it a go.
I agree with that, why not try it, but Arteta is too cautious and won’t release the handbrake, this is why we are struggling in some games. Rice was furious after tge Forest game, he was heard to be saying “F..King shit, not again, this is shit”, sone of the team are not stepping up, Odegaard out of his depht, Martinelli with that awful miss, the problems that have persisted with us for the last three seasons are still there
Let’s be patient,Gyokres will adapt He is to be given balls.Chances have been wasted cause lack of teamwork with our forwards.Frankly he has not been well utilized.
Start Gyokeres with Hevertz and see how it goes. Hevertz is back now, it can a good combination with Victor. Give the boy some time to adapt coz English football is different with where he’s coming from. It may take some time but believe you me, this guy is very dangerous and good. Let’s give him a year or so, let’s be patient.
I agree with that, why not try it, but Arteta is too cautious and won’t release the handbrake, this is why we are struggling in some games. Rice was furious after tge Forest game, he was heard to be saying “F..King shit, not again, this is shit”, sone of the team are not stepping up, Odegaard out of his depht, Martinelli with that awful miss, the problems that have persisted with us for the last three seasons are still there
As long as we are 7points clear
I have no problem.let the gaffer do the rotation in intermillan game.
Most of Gyokeres goals came from a right sided cross from right footed player.
He’s not very efficient with head but does so well in finishing when the ball is at his feet.
I believe Martinelli on d right will help him with Eze behind him.
And Trossard play from the left wing.
Gyokeres must be advised to spend more time in the opponents penalty box
The players must be advised to feed him with passes and crosses
Most of the attacking midfielders aim at scoring themselves and in the process, they lose out
Arteta and his staff must address this urgently
He shall be a great asset if he is fed with
passes and crosses
Why not let Ethan start in the striker position.? He is a striker with both feet. And on top he is Strong and Quick. Show him some trust, and you will get results. Stop this favoring thing.
Arteta never serious when he said that no player is special.He needs to be bringing him as a substitute or given 40minutes to learn from the bench.Other players like havertz, Norgaard, jesus ,Ethan,Eze needs chance of at least 40 minutes to prove themselves
I am of the view that Martinelli should be given the opportunity to be central striker. He has the speed and accuracy to bring desired results. Nwaneri should also be given a chance to play in Ordegaard’s position because he is more eager to move forward when he has the ball.
Good morning everyone,iam dying hard of arsenal fans from early (1990), all players presently are okay to win any cup,they just need to decisive from any angles distance to score goals that is all we this time because all openness are tithing their defense against our usual pattern, thanks