US EditionArteta gives Gyokeres his 'full support'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Viktor Gyokeres shows positive signs after injury and adaptation challenges and expects improvement in the second half of the season.
- Ahead of Saturday's trip to Everton, Mikel Arteta backed Viktor Gyokeres to improve in the second half of the season, saying he expects another level, despite scoring six times after a �73 million move from Sporting Lisbon.
- Because negotiations dragged into July 26, Gyokeres had no proper pre-season and the first weeks were physically difficult during the Far East tour.
- Both Arteta and former players argue Gyokeres shows positive signs with top energy, but teammates like Bukayo Saka must adapt to his Premier League-ready movement.
- With Kai Havertz progressing quickly, Arteta confirmed Havertz is close to returning but warned, `I don't want to say because especially after such a long time after the rehab...` Ben White will miss a few games, while Gabriel Magalhães pushes for a return.
- With the second half of the season looming, Arsenal sit two points clear at the top of the table but Gyokeres could face rotation with Gabriel Jesus returning and Havertz nearing fitness.
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Arteta backs Gyokeres to shine in the second half of the season
Viktor Gyokeres has not scored as frequently as he or Arsenal would have hoped following his high-profile move from Sporting Club in the summer. The club invested heavily to secure his signature, and expectations were significant after he scored more than 50 goals last season. The Swedish striker was widely tipped to make an immediate impact and light up the Premier League. However, his adaptation to English football has not been straightforward…
The current situation of Victor Gyokeres in Arsenal was, this Saturday, one of the central themes of the Michael Arta press conference, in front of the game with Everton. The Spanish coach expressed full confidence in the abilities of the ex-Sporting and was not concerned about the series of five consecutive games without marking. "He is a player who has done his job with his qualities in the games that ask him about it. Victor gives us differen…
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