Arteta Praises 'Incredible Will' of Struggling Gyokeres
Arteta said Gyokeres shows strong determination as Arsenal prepare for Nottingham Forest without at least four first-team players.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended forward Viktor Gyokeres on Friday, noting the 28-year-old has yet to score this season despite his 21-goal performance in 2025/26; Arteta insisted "it's very small margins" affecting the striker's drought.
- Competition for the starting spot has left Gyokeres as a fringe player, as Arteta has preferred Germany international Kai Havertz, despite the forward's consistent scoring record for Sweden.
- Ahead of the trip to Nottingham Forest, midfielder Martin Zubimendi could return, though defender Piero Hincapie will likely miss the match following ankle injuries suffered at Emirates Stadium after last week's 2-1 victory over Leeds.
- The squad faces further absences, as William Saliba will undergo another MRI scan next week to monitor his healing process, leaving the team without at least four first-team members including Saliba, Hincapie, Zubimendi, and Christos Tzolis.
- Arsenal currently sits second in the Premier League, trailing leaders Manchester City by three points, as the champions aim to maintain pace despite this challenging period of injury-related squad absences.
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Arteta praises 'incredible will' of struggling Gyokeres
The 28-year-old forward has been a fringe player in the early stages of the current campaign and is yet to score in any competition despite netting freely for Sweden. Arteta has preferred Germany international Kai Havertz up front, meaning Gyokeres has not started a single Premier League game so far this term. The Spanish manager was asked ahead of Sunday's match at Nottingham Forest whether Gyokeres was struggling with his confidence. "That's a…
EPL: Arteta gives injury updates on four Arsenal players ahead of Forest clash
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has delivered injury news ahead of this weekend’s Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest. The champions are looking to keep pace with leaders Manchester City, after bouncing back with a 2-1 home win against Leeds last weekend. But Arteta will be without at least four first-team members. They include Piero Hincapie, […] EPL: Arteta gives injury updates on four Arsenal players ahead of Forest clash
EPL: Arteta praises Gyokeres’ fighting spirit
LONDON — Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised struggling Viktor Gyokeres for his “incredible will and determination” as the striker hunts his first goal of the season for the English Premier League champions. The 28-year-old forward has been a fringe player in the early stages of the current campaign and is yet to score in any […]
“That’s Viktor Every Single Day” - Arteta Praises Gyökeres’ Work Rate
For Gyökeres, the challenge will be to build on this recognition and continue delivering for Arsenal in the coming fixtures. <p>The post “That’s Viktor Every Single Day” – Arteta Praises Gyökeres’ Work Rate first appeared on Softfootball.</p>
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