Rookie Viktor Gyokeres had the launch of the new Arsenal team, in the North London derby. Although the home team lost to Tottenham 0-1, he left a good impression.
In a friendly match against Tottenham in this Asian tour, Arsenal did not play with Viktor Gyokeres in the starting lineup. Coach Mikel Arteta let Kai Havertz picked up the Gunners' attack. It was not until the official time was only 14 minutes, the “blockbuster” of Arsenal was launched to replace Jakub Kiwior.
14 minutes of competition is too little for Viktor Gyokeres to make something to make the first impression. The Swedish star was unable to score a goal to help the Gunners bring the North London derby back to the starting line. Even, he was mocked by some people who liked it. But if he saw in a positive direction, Gyokeres blew a new wind into the attack of Arsenal.
After coming on the pitch, Viktor Gyokeres played the role of “No. 9” and he immediately proved that he was the center -style model that coach Mikel Arteta has searched for so long. The top scorer of the Portuguese league last season had injected muscle strength into the Gunners' attack. The intensity of Pressing and the direct appearance of Arsenal's play has also improved significantly thanks to the appearance of the Swedish striker at the first line.
To a certain extent, Viktor Gyokeres's way of playing football creates a relevance to Man City's striker Erling Haaland. Arsenal's rookie did not have many touches, specifically he only touched the ball twice after coming on the pitch. But every time the Swedish player has the ball in his leg, he immediately brings a “death” feeling to the opponent's defense.
Not only impressing in the role of striker, Viktor Gyokeres also performed very well the task of stirring, stretching the opponent's defense, in order to create space for teammates to be able to launch shots. In addition, Arsenal's “blockbuster” contract also has a very good tectonic situation for teammate Martin Zubimendi to launch a shot, the ball smashing the outer net of Tottenham's goal.
After the North London derby ended, Arsenal fans commented excitedly about the debut of the £ 64 million contract. On a forum, a fans wrote: “Viktor Gyokeres is the striker that we have waited. It is the center -style model that Arsenal really needs. Looking at him play, we suddenly realize that we have taken time in vain with a 'useless' like Kai Havertz.”
As is known, in recent seasons, Arsenal has been constantly ranked in the list of candidates to win the Premier League championship before each new season. And in fact, they all played quite well. However, the Gunners still lack a bit of bravery and especially lacking a “drill” capable of transforming the opportunities to get into a goal.
That is why Arsenal has “plowed” the summer transfer market 2025 to decide to find a truly class “number 9”. Before deciding to recruit Viktor Gyokeres from the Sporting Lisbon Club, the Emirates Stadium team once targeted many other famous strikers, notably the special attention of the Gunners for Newcastle's striker Isak.
Overall, 14 minutes appearing on the field is a short time to be able to make an accurate conclusion about the “blockbuster” Viktor Gyokeres. However, what he showed to Tottenham brings the Gunners many optimistic signals. The reigning team runner -up of the English Premier League can fully hope Gyokeres will have the 2025/26 season exploding, to help them satisfy the Premier League trophy.
Hopefully Viktor Gyokeres is Arsenal's “true destiny”!
